Software Engineer, Backend (Co-op)

The role

You will build and improve backend services, APIs, and integrations. You will work on TypeScript and Node.js services and AWS Lambda-based workflows.

What you will do

• Build and improve backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Contribute production changes in TypeScript and Node.js services, including AWS Lambda-based workflows.
• Write and improve automated tests.
• Investigate and resolve issues in staging or production.
• Use AI development tools to speed up work while validating code, tests, and behaviour.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Design, and CX to understand requirements.
• Document learning and contribute improvements to developer experience and engineering practices.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related post-secondary programme.
• Available for the full 8-month term.
• Foundational experience with TypeScript or JavaScript, Node.js, and building APIs.
• Evidence of projects where you designed, built, or maintained software.
• Interest in using AI development tools responsibly.
• A learning mindset, clear communication, and enthusiasm for Bree’s mission.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud services, serverless systems, or Infrastructure as Code.
• A GitHub profile, portfolio, or course project.

Benefits

• Offer Matching: open to matching competing offers
• $250 monthly lunch stipend
• $150 monthly transportation stipend
• in-office amenities
• Work on real production features
• Regular mentorship, feedback, and opportunities to learn
• Opportunity for new grad full-time employment offer

About the company

Bree is a consumer finance platform that brings better, faster, and cheaper financial services to over half the Canadian population who live paycheck to paycheck.