Job Description

Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term)

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BlackBerry\xc2\xae is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry\xe2\x80\x99s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

Position Summary

The Software Developer Student will be based in Waterloo and work on the Enterprise Software Development team on the leading edge of Unified Endpoint Security. The successful individual will work with senior team members and be part of exciting new projects in the BlackBerry Spark product suite.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Length of Term: 8 Months

What you will do

Implementation of features and bug-fixes in a client-server architecture

Unit testing and test automation

Participation in daily scrums, sprint planning meetings and demos to product owners

Who we are looking for

Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program

Familiar with one of more of Java, C#, React/Javascript, and the capability and enthusiasm to learn the rest

Ability to take initiative and work well individually and as part of a team

Additional Assets

Previous test automation experience would be an asset

Interest in security would be considered an asset

Student Life at BlackBerry

Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.

Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.

Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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