Rakuten

Rakuten

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Co-op

Toronto, Canada · Intern · Internship

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About the role

  • Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer Co-op to join our Research and Development International team as a co-op for 8 months starting in September 2025.
  • The team is comprised of many highly talented enthusiastic individuals who ensure the services and offerings from Kobo are available to both internal and external customers.
  • Reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering, the Software Engineer Co-op will work with the Research and Development International team made up of developers and testers and take an active part in delivering high quality software to Rakuten Kobo's users.

Responsibilities

  • Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps.

Requirements

  • Some previous experience in and Object-Oriented Software Language such as C# or Java
  • Experience with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
  • Some knowledge/experience with modern UI frameworks e.g. Angular, React, NextJS
  • Knowledge of SDLC
  • Familiarity with one IDE (VS Code, JetBrains Rider )
  • Knowledge of using version control systems such as Git.

Skills

  • A passion for software development and delivery
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have a desire to work in a team but also be self-organising enough to be able to work on a task independently
  • Constantly learning and self-improving mindset
  • An understanding of T-SQL Databases
  • An understanding of server-side web technologies such as Web API and MVC
  • Experience using an ORM framework (NHibernate, Entity Framework)

Benefits

  • Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment

Company info

  • Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
  • Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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