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Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives. \nFounded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.\nAs the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.\nWho You Will Work With:\nYou will work as part of a cross-functional Agile team, partnering with developers, product owners, and QA peers to validate software quality, execute test plans, and support the successful delivery of new features and enhancements.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that power Interac’s products and services.\nYou will work closely with the e-Transfer team to support in automation testing.\nWhat You Will Do:\nAs a QE Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance while working alongside experienced QE. You will support testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.\nExecuting test cases and validating application functionality.\nIdentifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.\nAssisting with test planning, test case creation, and test data preparation.\nParticipating in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.\nCollaborating with developers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and expected outcomes.\nLearning industry-standard testing tools, methodologies, and best practices.\nContributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business and customer needs.\nWhat You Bring:\nCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering\nBasic understanding of software development and testing concepts gained through coursework, projects, or personal learning.\nStrong attention to detail and a curious, problem-solving mindset.\nAbility to learn new tools, technologies, and processes quickly.\nGood communication and teamwork skills.\nComfortable working in a collaborative, Agile environment.\nEagerness to grow your technical skills and build a career in Quality Engineering.\nAlthough not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:\nExposure to software testing through academic projects, internships, or personal projects.\nFamiliarity with tools such as Jira, Postman, Ready API or similar testing and collaboration tools.\nBasic knowledge of programming or scripting concepts.\nUnderstanding of Agile methodologies.\nWhat We’re Offering:\nThe hourly pay rate for this position is $25, and the internship term runs from January to April 2027. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge. An internship opportunity at Interac also features:\nFlexible hybrid work model with monthly intern socials for better work-life balance\nConvenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station\nInterac learning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:\nInvesting in the Future - Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.\n\nInnovative Thinking - Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.\n\nInclusive Culture - Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.\n\nInspiring Community - Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.\n\nIntentional Support - Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.\n\nAdditional Pre-Employment Requirements:\nTo ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nInterac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nIf you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at . We will work with you to meet your needs.\nPlease be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. 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