Product Specialist Intern

Product Specialist Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that's not all. Whether we're leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Product Team Lead, the Product Specialist Intern will work cross functionally with the Technology, Operations and Product teams to build experiences, deliver real solutions and support with improving Interac's Foundational practice.

You'llbe responsible for:

• Developing proof-of-concept solutions for the Technology and Operations team

• Conducting analysis of the existing API and Identity platforms provide suggestions to improve processes

• Building out technical documentation for the Technology and Product Team

• Working with the agile team to support the delivery of enhancements to Interac's technology & platforms

• Supporting various solution initiatives with a dedicated agile team

You bring:

• You are currently enrolled in a university or college program in a relevant discipline, like computer science or information technology/systems, software/computer engineering, business management or similar related field

• You can confidently understand technical concepts and enjoy tackling challenging problems by utilizing your creative thinking skills

• Familiarity with API Management, Gateways and Identity Management concepts

• Comfortable with learning and working effectively either independently or with groups across different functions and levels.

• Confidence in your ability to communicate verbally and written in a detailed and impactful way you have some experience with technical writing

• You are a proactive problem-solver with a demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement initiative

• An aspiration to work in software development after graduation

• The natural ability to pick up new technology – you enjoy learning about new tools and how they work

• Understanding that success is in the details – you tend to notice things that others don't

• Although not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:

• Technical concept and follow through them

• Lead solution design sessions

• Understanding of Atlassian, Confluence & Jira

• Previous working or co-op experience working as a software developer, engineer or technical coordinator in a relevant field is an asset

Workstyle: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Location: Toronto

Term: January – April 2026

Duration: Monday – Friday

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You're surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.'s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations.

Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.