Kinaxis is the global leader in modern supply chain management. We serve supply chains and the people who manage them in service of humanity. Our software is trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. We combine our patented concurrency technique with a human-centered approach to AI to empower businesses of all sizes to orchestrate their end-to-end supply chain network, from multi-year strategic planning through down-to-the-second execution and last-mile delivery. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn .
Co-Op/Intern Software Developer, Core Algorithms
Job location: our office in Ottawa, Canada
Term
length: 8 or 12 months starting Late January/Early February 2024
About The Team
Kinaxis is looking for a talented candidate to work within the Core Algorithms Development team. The team is responsible for developing various algorithms to solve supply chain management problems. The uniqueness of the team is that it performs at the intersection of technology and real business problems. You will contribute to the product that delights customers world-wide! If you are someone that has a passion for technology and are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow—this challenge is for you.
What you will do
• Work under the supervision of a mentor who will guide you through your journey at Kinaxis
• Work together with other developers and tester on feature development and performance enhancements
• Maintain and develop tools for testing and debugging
• Collaborate and work closely with your team members
• May perform additional projects upon request
What we are looking for
• Completion of 1st year of studies in a Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent) program
• C++ programming experience preferred, willingness to expand knowledge
• Desire to enhance your skills in Object-Oriented Design and related best practices
• Very strong technical aptitude, with a preference for algorithms, data structures
• Insatiable drive for improving performance – you want to do it fast and right!
• Good collaborative skills and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong initiative and drive to get things done!
• Exposure and willingness to develop under agile framework and software development lifecycle processes
What we have to offer
• Challenging Work – We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating—our work is never “done. That’s because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they’re passionate about.
• Great People – We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! It’s in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.
• Global Impact – As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others’ differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen.
For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com/ .
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