Systems Developer, Pension Application Development, Student Intern (Winter 2027 - 8 Months)

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

HOOPP in Toronto is seeking a Systems Developer Coop to support the Pension Application Development (PAD) team. You’ll contribute to frontend and backend builds, CI/CD pipelines, deployment support, environment validation, and post-deployment testing across enterprise applications.

You will gain hands-on experience with React, C#/.NET, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production-ready validation in a real delivery environment while collaborating in an Agile team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a coop program in CS/SE/IT.
• Interested in frontend and backend development, DevOps, or release engineering.
• Familiar with C#, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Familiar with React and modern JS/TS development is an asset.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing front-end and back-end features for PAD apps.
• Support configuration updates and deployment assets for builds.
• Contribute to build and release pipeline activities and troubleshoot failures.
• Assist deployments across environments and validate builds.
• Collaborate with developers to understand changes' impact on deployments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and document results.

Skills

Front-end & back-end development

DevOps / release engineering

C#, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript

React familiarity

Education

Co-op program in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Git

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Why you’ll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth optional membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security virtual fitness, yoga and meditation classes, nutritional consultations and wellness seminars flexible hybrid work model that embraces remote work the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Application deadline: September 15, 2026 Application requirements: Resume, transcript

Job Summary

As a Systems Developer Coop supporting the Pension Application Development (PAD) team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of front-end and back-end builds across our applications. This role is centered on implementing technical solutions for user experiences and supporting services, with a strong focus on application builds, CI/CD pipelines, deployment support, environment validation, and post-deployment testing. You will work with experienced developers and technical leads to build and deliver reliable front-end and back-end capabilities. You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise development practices, React front-end development, C#/.NET back-end development, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production-ready validation activities in a real-world delivery environment.

What you will do:

• Assist with implementing front-end and back-end features for PAD applications
• Support the team in updating application configurations, package dependencies, and deployment assets required for builds
• Contribute to build and release pipeline activities, including reviewing pipeline steps, supporting execution, and helping troubleshoot failures
• Assist with application deployments across environments and help validate that front-end and back-end builds are deployed successfully
• Work with developers and technical leads to understand how front-end and back-end changes affect application behaviour, integrations, infrastructure, and deployment processes
• Help analyze build, deployment, and runtime issues affecting front-end and back-end components
• Support environment readiness activities, including configuration checks, deployment coordination, and technical validation after release
• Assist in maintaining and improving automation used in build, deployment, and verification processes
• Use Azure DevOps to track tasks, defects, build progress, and delivery work
• Help automate smoke, regression, and integration testing for front-end and back-end changes
• Review technical and business requirements to help identify affected components and required validation scenarios
• Document implementation steps, deployment notes, test results, and build outcomes
• Participate in Agile team ceremonies such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Contribute ideas to improve development practices, build reliability, deployment reliability, and technical documentation

What you will bring:

• Currently enrolled in a University or College coop program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Interested in front-end and back-end software development, DevOps, or release engineering
• Familiar with at least one programming language such as C#, Java, JavaScript, or a similar language
• Familiarity with React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript development is an asset
• Interested in learning how enterprise front-end and back-end applications are built, deployed, and maintained
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts, build processes, or deployment pipelines is an asset
• Familiarity with source control and development tools such as Git, Visual Studio, or Azure DevOps is an asset
• Exposure to package or dependency management concepts is a plus
• Familiarity with SQL or data validation concepts is helpful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work through technical issues methodically
• Comfortable working collaboratively in an Agile team environment
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn from experienced team members

Our Technology Stack:

• C# / .NET
• React / JavaScript / TypeScript
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD pipelines
• SQL
• Playwright or similar testing tools
• Azure / enterprise deployment environments
• Git / source control

The expected hourly rate range for this role is $21.00 to $31.00 The actual hourly rate offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.

About HOOPP

Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province. With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi-asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk-adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance. Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes. We look for talented, forward-thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is integral to cultivating a positive culture. We integrate fair and inclusive practices into our programs and processes, creating equal opportunity and establishing a consistent employee experience across our organization. If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us [e-mail] we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.