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Software Engineer, Backend (Co-op)

Bree· Engineering
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Hybrid (Toronto, ON, CA)InternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Backend-focused co-op role at Bree, a Bree is a Chime-like consumer fintech for Canada. 8-month internship starting January 2027, working on backend services, APIs, and integrations with TypeScript/Node.js and AWS Lambda, with mentorship and production-ready delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve backend services, APIs, and integrations with mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Contribute production changes in our TypeScript and Node.js services, including AWS Lambda-based workflows.
  • Write and improve automated tests, then help investigate and resolve issues that appear in staging or production.
  • Use AI development tools to speed up your work, while validating the code, tests, and behaviour before it ships.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Design, and CX to understand requirements and test the user-facing impact of your work.
  • Document what you learn and contribute small improvements to our developer experience and engineering practices.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related post-secondary programme, and available for the full 8-month term.
  • Foundational experience with TypeScript or JavaScript, Node.js, and building APIs through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
  • Some familiarity with cloud services, serverless systems, or Infrastructure as Code is helpful, but not required.
  • Evidence of projects where you designed, built, or maintained software. A GitHub profile, portfolio, or course project is great.
  • Interest in using AI development tools responsibly, with care for testing, code quality, and security.
  • A learning mindset, clear communication, and enthusiasm for Bree’s mission of providing Canadian consumers with better financial services.

Skills

Required:TypeScriptNode.jsJavaScript

Benefits

  • Compensation: $50-$70/hour CAD, based on experience and interview performance
  • Offer Matching: We're open to matching competing offers
  • Perks: $250 monthly lunch stipend, $150 monthly transportation stipend to help with commuting to the office, in-office amenities
  • Impact: Work on real production features, with mentorship and review from experienced engineers.
  • Growth: Regular mentorship, feedback, and opportunities to learn from engineers across the team.
  • Path to Full-Time: Opportunity for new grad full-time employment offer
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Bree

Chime for Canada, starting with cash advances

Bree is building a challenger bank for the 11 million Canadians living paycheck to paycheck, starting with interest-free cash advances. We make money through tips and an optional, same-day express fee. By solving our customers' most urgent problem—illiquidity between paychecks —our cash advance business is a cheap, but profitable and repeatable hook that builds distribution for a broader challenger bank. This represents a $9 billion revenue opportunity in Canada.

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