Software Development Co-op/Intern

The team you will be a part of

You will join the Automation Platform & Tools (APT) Team, a global team within the Network Infrastructure Optics Research and Development organization.  The APT team develops and supports a globally used, proprietary, Python-based Test Automation Platform that interfaces with the optical systems under test.  In addition, we provide many supporting tools for test automation, such as script runners and web-based database applications for global test result storage and analysis, which use technologies such as Python, Vue.js, MySQL, and PHP. We also support Splunk (software for searching, monitoring, and examining machine-generated Big Data). Within Splunk, we develop new data analysis, visualization, and AI/ML use cases to help in all parts of the R&D process, including release planning and tracking, software and hardware development, testing, and even customer support in the field.

Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

Working within a multi-site Agile Test Automation team, this candidate will design and develop automation infrastructure and tool enhancements to maximize the effectiveness and productivity of the feature teams and test teams in their automated test development, execution, and analysis activities.

As part of the team, you will:

• Develop web-based database applications using technologies such as PhP, Javascript, VueJS, Python & MySQL
• Develop Linux and Windows Applications using Python, VueJS, and ElectronJS
• Develop Object Oriented library using Python and Selenium to interface with the Optical equipment under test
• Potentially work on the development of big data analysis and visualization use cases within Splunk, which may include the application of AI/ML 

You have:

• Interest in software development, ideally having worked with one or more: PHP, Javascript, Python, MySQL, VueJS, ElectronJS, Selenium, VMware, AWS
• Creative and motivated self-learner ready for a challenge to advance your career to the next level 

It would be nice if you also had:

• Data science training or experience with big data analysis and visualization
• Interest and experience with Machine Learning and AI
• Experience with data ingestion into a tool such as Splunk or Elastic
• Experience with Git and/or Mercurial
• Proficient with Visual Studio and/or Eclipse