Software Engineer Co-op Student (4-months contract)

Career Opportunity Role Title Software Engineer Co-op Student (4-months contract) Purpose of role The Software Engineer Co-op in IT offers an opportunity to build a wide variety of enterprise applications within a team-based environment. As a co-op student, you will work closely with our experienced architects and engineers to develop, test, and implement application including machine learning models and algorithms. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. You’ll find opportunities to continuously learn, research technology, share knowledge within your team. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities:** * Assist in the development software applications * Develop and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms. * Conduct data preprocessing and analysis to support model training. * Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof-of-concepts. * Producing clear and maintainable code * Document code and maintain version control. * Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions. * Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/ processes * Participating in design/ architectural discussions **Key Qualifications** * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Strong programming skills in Python, .NET, Java or similar languages. * Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. * Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps * Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong communication skills and willingness to learn. **Salary Range** $21.00 - $30.00 per hour The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance. **Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.** **Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion –** *at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.* *Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email* *[email protected]* *in advance of your appointment.* *Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.*