Software Developer in Test Intern 8 months - Winter 2027 at Dayforce

Department: Non Exempt Clerical

Language

Compensation

CA$28 – CA$32/hr

Setup: Remote - Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Type: Full-time, Internship
Level: intern
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Dayforce is hiring a Software Developer Intern for a virtual, full-time winter 2027 internship lasting eight months from January through August 2027. The intern will join a software engineering team and contribute to enterprise-scale cloud software development across the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, code review, troubleshooting, delivery, automation, and deployment. The role offers mentorship, exposure to multiple technology stacks, and opportunities to work with APIs, databases, cloud services, web applications, AI tools, and DevOps practices.

Required Skills

Programming languages
SQL
Version control
Test automation
Cloud services
Problem solving

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Required Previous Experiences: Programming experience through coursework, personal projects, internships, hackathons, open-source contributions, or other hands-on experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with C#/.NET, Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Modern frontend technologies and frameworks such as React, HTML, and CSS
REST APIs, JSON, backend services, or microservices
Relational or NoSQL databases and data processing technologies
Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Automated testing, unit-testing frameworks, or test automation tools
Git and collaborative source control practices
CI/CD concepts and DevOps tools and practices
Docker, Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems, microservices, or messaging concepts
Data and analytics technologies such as Databricks, Apache Spark, or data lake platforms
AI-powered development tools, AI applications, LLM APIs, agents, intelligent automation, or related emerging technologies
Software design patterns and maintainable, testable code
SaaS or enterprise software development through previous internships, academic projects, personal projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions
Translation Company Name: Dayforce

About Dayforce

Dayforce

HR SoftwareMinneapolis, MN, US9600

Dayforce is a global leader in cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software, recognized for 5 consecutive years in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites. The company provides a single, AI-powered platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent management, and analytics in a single application. Dayforce serves over 6,000 customers globally, supporting millions of employees across 200+ countries and territories.