AI Backend Developer - 4 Month Co-op/Internship (Summer 2025)
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what's possible. Here, you'll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you'll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You'll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you'll discover how exciting the "real world" can be.
Here, your career will take off 🚀
What you'll do here:
Design, test and develop back-end solutions for our artificial intelligence teams
Stay current on new approaches or opportunities, and bring them to the solutions you design
Help transforming complex data sets into meaningful conclusions and recommendation
Work with a Agile team to develop major systems, using the latest Internet and application technologies
Find technical solutions by brainstorming with other team members and building prototypes, if necessary
Prepare technical documentation to deploy and support completed systems
Develop and perform unit tests to validate code
Provide advice and support other teams in production and skills transfer
Provide estimates and status reports as needed
Keep up to date on new technologies and introduce new and practical approaches
What you bring to the table:
You are currently pursuing a University Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Available to work with us 35 hours per week for Summer 2025 (May 5 to August 22)
Available to work from the office 2 days a week (and 3 from home)
Must be returning to school in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 following your internship
You have 1 or more terms of relevant internship experience
Object-oriented programming skills
Experience in Python and Java programming
An interest in Java/Kotlin, Docker/Kubernetes, Hazelcast/Redis, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud and MongoDB/Oracle technologies
Knowledge of development design patterns
Knowledge and interest in Artificial Intelligence
Understand the basics of an agile way of work
A good understanding of the entire software development lifecycle
Bilingualism is ESSENTIAL for all Montreal roles (French and English) * Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country
Your career starts here. Apply today!
We can't wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!
We're accepting applications now through January 24. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.
What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.