Intern, Development

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Development position in Montreal, QC from May – Aug 2025.Job SummaryThe Intern, Development is responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications by following best practices and architecture principles as per departmental standards. The incumbent is accountable for the deliverables and aligns the workload to focus on key tasks in order to deliver within an iterative development environment. The role may apply in either a project or enhancement environment, depending on the assignment. The Software Engineering Development team counts more than 250 members and is composed of multiple software development practices such as Front-End, Back-End, Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP), .NET, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), involving many programming languages and technologies. This team responds to various application development needs across I&T, ranging from Operations, Intermodal, Finance, or Corporate portfolios.Major Responsibilities· Review functional design· Contribute to technical blueprint and develop technical design· Develop quality code following current practices and standards· Develop unit test scripts and execute unit tests· Troubleshoot software issues· Bug fixing during test and stabilization phases· Deploy code into development environment· Implement Proof of Concept (PoC) and Point of Technology (PoT) to evaluate development frameworks or project solution in order to make decisions and position the right technologies and patternsRequirements· Experience in one of the following software development areas: Java programming, Spring Boot framework and microservice, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5 programming, Angular framework, Web or mobile development, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), SAPUI5, or EclipseEducation· Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software EngineeringAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s most and railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team atAs an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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