Coop Software Developer

Job Summary:

Job Description:

At Helm Operations, we make software that powers the maritime industry-the tugboats, ferries, and workboats that keep global trade and harbors moving. Our SaaS platform, Helm CONNECT, is the fastest-growing software in the commercial maritime industry, used by some of the biggest names in shipping and harbor services worldwide.

We're looking for curious, driven, and creative co-op students who want to learn, grow, and make a real impact. At Helm, you won't just be coding in a corner, you'll be solving real-world problems that affect safety, efficiency, and global operations.

Make your impact with a rapidly growing Marine Software business!

A quick summary of the role:

This role is an 8 month coop term starting in January 2006 to August 2026.

Your Mission

· Contributing to the design, development, and testing of new software features.

· Collaborating with experienced developers to solve real-world customer challenges.

· Learning full-stack development with modern tools and frameworks.

· Gaining hands-on experience in agile product development.

What We’re Looking For

· Eligible to work in Canada.

· Strong communication skills in verbal and written English.

· Exposure to at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Java, C/C++, C#, Python).

· Interest in front-end (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) and/or back-end (C#, databases) development.

· Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Nice-to-Have (but not required):

· Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).

· Familiarity with relational databases.

· Interest in maritime, industrial, or safety-critical software.

Why Join Helm?

· Together We Win: We collaborate like a well-oiled crew, not solo captains.

· Own It: You’re trusted to lead, and expected to.

· Care Deeply: About our customers, our work, and each other.

· Enjoy the Ride: We ship fast, laugh often, and celebrate wins (big and small).

What You’ll Get

· Competitive co-op salary ($3,500 – $4,100/month)

· Flexible, remote-first work environment

· Mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to agile SaaS development

· A supportive team that actually likes working together

· Real-world impact, your code will touch safety and efficiency in the maritime industry

Who you are (soft skills):

You have a passion for quality and a strong sense of accountability to deliver exceptional results.

You thrive on collaboration and are a proactive communicator.  You share your progress, ask questions, and clarify expectations without needing to be asked.

You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and take pride in your critical thinking ability.

You are highly organized and plan effectively to meet deadlines.

You use digital tools like Slack and JIRA for collaboration with ease.

You are committed to your own growth and self-improvement and believe work is a place to practice and foster new skills.  You see mistakes as a learning opportunity.

You are a self-starter, stepping up and taking ownership when you see an area for improvement.

You put in effort to get to know your co-workers, communicate thoughtfully, and add to the positive team culture by owning up to mistakes, taking time to laugh, and sharing praise generously.

Grow your career with us and beyond.

As our new team member, you’ll work directly with our company leadership group to grow your skills and career, and you’ll have opportunities for rapid advancement at Helm as well as opportunities for training, growth, and future employment at other group companies within our parent company - Constellation Software Inc.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1

Salary: ($3,500 – $4,100/month) CAD

Fixed 8 month coop contract

*Salary is subject to your relevant skills, experience, and capabilities as well as your location*

*Research has shown that women & under-represented minorities read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don’t meet every single one. This list represents what we are ideally looking for, but we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet everything 100%. Everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strengths and potential. *

Helm is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer where everyone is welcome. Everyone brings a different personal story and perspective, and this diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences is where our greatest ideas come from. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations to make us an even more vibrant company. We want everyone to bring their authentic selves here, to share our values, shape our vision, drive innovation, and become part of a culture we celebrate every day.

While we thank all candidates who apply, we will be reaching out to candidates who meet the hiring manager’s requirements on their resume.

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