Who We Are
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At the company, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.

Founded in 1984, the company connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, the company enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, the company facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, the company is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With
Reporting to the Director, Product Development, the Software Development Intern role will be working with our backend service development team to build new features, documentation, and to enhance existing feature. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Development Intern to join our backend service development team. This is an exciting prospect to contribute to real-world projects that power the company’s products and services.

As a Software Development Intern, you will work closely with the e-Transfer team to support the development and modernization of our backend systems.

What You Will Do

Hands-on experience with backend service development in a high-impact environment

Exposure to modern software development practices and tools

Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of digital payments

Mentorship and collaboration with experienced developers and technical leaders

Collaborating with developers to build new features and enhance existing ones

Improving unit test coverage to ensure code quality and reliability

Assisting in the consolidation and standardization of technical documentation

Supporting the team’s journey through application modernization initiatives

Exploring emerging technologies and contributing to development tasks related to payment system architecture

What You Bring





Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on computer science, software engineering or similar field

Experience and understanding of programming languages, databases, unit testing, code management tools

Posses understanding of concepts of unit testing, application logging

Knowledge in Java Springboot is an advantage – you will be working in Java springboot framework and therefore you should be willing to learn and grow your skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting

Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

Attention to detail, especially in documentation and testing

Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python or OOP)

Understanding of object-oriented programming principles

Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend service development

Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, pytest )

Experience using version control systems like Git

Exposure to Agile development methodologies

Although not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

F amiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Understanding of microservices architecture

Exposure to containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes

Knowledge of payment systems or financial technologies

Experience writing or maintaining technical documentation

Interest or experience working with machine learning and/or data analytics

What We’re Offering
The hourly pay range for this position is $2 3 to $2 5 , and the internship term runs from September to December 2026 . The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge.



An internship opportunity at the company also features:

Flexible hybrid work model with monthly intern socials for better work-life balance

Convenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station

the company learning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running

Why Join Us?
At the company, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.

Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements
To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
the company is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs.

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📌 Software Development Intern (Ontario)
🏢 United States Digital Space
📍 Ontario