Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can't wait to get to know you!
Work Term: January - August 2027
Ready to shape the future of banking?
Join the purpose-driven, tech-forward team at Equitable Bank where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated. We're not just another bank—we're Canada's Challenger Bank™, lean, agile, and built for the digital age. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo, driving meaningful change, and gaining hands-on experience in digital financial services, our Engineering Internship Program is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Starting in January 2027, you'll begin your journey as a Software Engineer Intern through our Engineering Graduate Program, designed to accelerate your development through immersive, hands-on experience within Digital Banking.
At EQ Bank, we're building the future of banking in Canada, and we want you to be part of it! Our teams work in agile, cross-functional pods where collaboration, creativity, and innovation drive everything we do. We put customers at the heart of every decision, using research, data, and feedback to create products that truly make an impact.
We're not just building software, we're reimagining banking. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems, learning from experienced engineers, and working in a supportive, dynamic environment, this program is for you!
The Core Responsibilities of the Job
Over the course of this 8-month term, you'll have the opportunity to work with frontend and backend tools and projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
Backend
- Assess and clarify user experience and requirements to deliver customer-centric solutions.
- Analyze functional requirements and provide technical solutions, including API designs and Microservice architecture.
- Develop and support RESTful/SOAP APIs and Microservice applications.
- Participate in SCRUM meetings to ensure smooth Sprint delivery and issue resolution.
- Conduct unit testing and assist with automated testing where applicable.
- Participate in code reviews and manage merge requests for various release branches.
- Collaborate with incident management teams to troubleshoot and resolve production incidents.
- Contribute to technical documentation and assist with ongoing application support
Frontend
- Design and develop user interfaces following modern best practices and technologies (e.g., Angular, Java/Kotlin for Android, SwiftUI for iOS).
- Write clean, maintainable, and performant code using the relevant programming languages and frameworks for web and mobile platforms.
- Make key technical and design decisions to ensure effective and efficient user interfaces.
- Develop and integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
- Collaborate with senior developers to implement performant, scalable solutions for both web and mobile platforms.
- Provide application support and perform code reviews to maintain quality standards
Why EQB? What's in it for you?
If you're a 4th year student looking to launch your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation and make a real impact.
At EQ Bank you will receive:
- Mentorship & Coaching: from senior leaders and subject matter experts. Our Mentorship program is structured to provide regular touchpoints, feedback, and personalized guidance to help you thrive. Be a part of leadership round table discussions and hear from experts across Engineering to help you network and build connections.
- Empowerment and Impact: Opportunities to make a difference and create lasting impact through meaningful work, empowering you to contribute directly to business outcomes while developing the skills and confidence to grow your career in Digital Banking.
- Chart your Career Path: Final year students who perform successfully in this program will have the opportunity to achieve a full-time role at the end of their work term!
Let's Talk About You!
- Must be a student currently enrolled in school
- Undergraduate/Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- Experience developing software using modern programming languages and frameworks in a professional environment or internship.
- Understanding of modern application architectures and interest in scalable distributed systems, including designing, implementing, and maintaining microservice-based architectures.
- Basic knowledge of REST API and Microservices architecture patterns.
- Experience with MSSQL or other relational databases.
- Development experience with JUnit and Spring integration tests.
- Basic knowledge of Git for version control.
- Self-starter who can take a concept and drive it through to design and implementation.
- Ability to carry out other technical-related duties as needed.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools to automate the development, testing, and deployment process.
- Experience with Angular, Java/Kotlin for Android, or SwiftUI for iOS in a professional environment.
- Android development with tools like RxJava, Coroutines, Flow, and Compose
- iOS development using SwiftUI, RxSwift, Swift Concurrency, and some familiarity with Objective-C.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience in Angular, CSS, HTML, and writing cross-browser compatible code for web development.
- Understanding of RESTful Architecture, GraphQL, and web services.
- Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and practices.
- Knowledge of Micro Frontend architecture (preferred).
- Experience with experience with AI-enhanced development (an asset)
How to Submit Your Application
In ONE document, please submit your transcript and resume. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Market leading RRSP match program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
- Generous vacation policy and personal days
- Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
- Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
- A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank's additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We're equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
