Tools and Automation SW Dev Co-op/Intern

Infinera

Infinera

Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Posted on May 1, 2026
Job Description

Position: Tools and Automation SW Dev Co-op/Intern

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 4 Months+

Date: - (Fall Term Sept 8th - Dec 18th, 2026)

Location: In office at 600 March Rd. Ottawa, Canada.

Education Recommendations:

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

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a part of our team, you will:

  • Build web applications, dashboards, and scripts to support internal initiatives.
  • Design, implement, prototype, and test new code and frameworks.
  • Apply and integrate industry-standard technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, OpenStack, Flask, Django, and Python.
  • Contribute within an agile team structure and participate in team syncs to share progress and maintain alignment.
  • Enhance and expand functionality in existing frameworks.
  • Review system behavior to identify and address performance constraints.
  • Explore and assess automation technologies for potential implementation.

Key Skills And Experience

  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash/Shell, Perl, Python)
  • Knowledge of JavaScript and React
  • Familiarity with Java, Java APIs, and SQL databases
  • Proficiency working in a Linux environment
  • Solid grasp of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms

It would be beneficial if you also had:

  • Understanding of cloud platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
  • Experience using automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
  • Knowledge of microservices and cloud-native architecture