Fall 2024 NextGen Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) co-op program - Developer (4 Months)

Job description

Position Description:

Start Date: September 2024
Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) Co-op Program

At CGI we are committed to investing in the next generation of women leaders. Diversity of thought and experience are integral to pushing the boundaries of emerging technologies. Join our WiSE (Women in STEM Excel) co-op program designed specifically to prepare and equip future women leaders through mentorship, vast networking opportunities and professional development workshops.

The WiSE program accelerates the development of future women leaders by providing a customized experience for participants:
• Participate in a week of onboarding and integration activities starting on your first day at CGI, activities include:
- Business etiquette workshop
- Foundations of business consulting workshops
- Developing your elevator pitch workshop
- Networking with peers across Canada
• Exposure to leaders through interactive sessions and a 1:1 mentorship with a CGI woman leader
• Obtain the ScaledAgile SAFe for Teams Certification: Technical Skills Agility (ScaledAgile)SAFe for Teams will teach you all about your role on an Agile team and how agile teams work with others as part of an agile release train. Members learn how to plan and execute work, how to apply Scaled Agile Framework® and Agile principles, and how to continuously improve
• Expand your network by participating in national and local social activities with other co-ops
• Develop your own learning plan by leveraging our e-learning platform
• Participate in professional development workshops focused on soft skill development
• Participate in an AI hackathon where the top team wins a grand prize
• Fast track to future new grad opportunities at CGI

Learn more about the WiSE co-op program by hearing from prior participants:
- Supraja Vempalli, DevOps Engineer Co-op https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/meet-supraja-wise-wisdom-co-op-student-series-maria-khan-u1m3e?trackingId=d9IER8KJTpanE%2BZesGsiPg%3D%3D
- Chelsea Beaton, Digital Tech Transformation Consultant Co-op https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/meet-chelsea-wise-wisdom-co-op-student-series-maria-khan-zppje?trackingId=QGW9PaEBTjiWlPPrVxo6NQ%3D%3D

The Role
This position is for a Developer Co-op to work as a member of the Insurance Information Services (IIS) Delivery/Operations group in Canada Industry Solutions Group (Insurance Sector).

In an effort to foster collaboration and partner with clients, co-op students will be required to be at the office multiple times a week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Developing front-end website in HTML5, CSS3 and third party frameworks.
• Designing user interactions on web pages using Typescript, Angular, JavaScript and Spring Framework.
• Developing back-end website applications in Java and Spring MVC.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality (Tomcat & Oracle / PostgreSQL).
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for applications.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications (Bootstrap / Angular Material).
• Working alongside graphic UX designers for web design features.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Designing and developing APIs.
• Reading and understanding complex requirements.
• Meeting both technical and business needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Writing automated unit testing.
• Performing code reviews.
• Supporting the team in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Following coding standards and best practices.
• Contributing to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Debugging and troubleshooting application problems.
• Providing status updates to the Release Manager/Scrum Master.
• Showing demo of the developed features.
• Participating in Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective and Backlog refinement meetings.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Must be in a Co-op Accredited program.
• Studying Computer Science/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, Typescript and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, or React.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git/Bitbucket or Subversion.
• Knowledge about Data Structures.
• Strong desire to learn new technology, applications and business domains.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of data analysis.
• Ability to successfully multi-task.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel (Macros, Pivot Table, Vlookup, Conditional formatting, Graphs), Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Word.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Do you want to learn more about our Campus Programs from new grads and hiring managers? Make sure to check out these videos: app.themartec.com/earlycareers
To learn more about CGI and hear from our Co-ops and New Grads, visit www.cgi.com/startmycareer

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.