Software Developer (Ref #D2LSD2010C)
General Description:
- Gain valuable development experience: You'll be given the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies on cool projects.
- Fun, casual and flexible work environment: At D2L, we work hard and play hard! Join us in the lunch room for a friendly (but sometimes competitive!) game of foosball or ping pong, or for a social night out on the town.
- Contribute to the rapidly evolving industry of eLearning.
Division/Department: Product Development
Type of Position: Co-op (Fall 2009)
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Main Duties:
Everything! From design and development to unit testing. We develop in .NET 3.5 using C#, Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies. Teams that are hiring right now include:
- Learning Platform
The Learning Platform is the foundation for our other products. You'll be working on things like the application framework, security model, caching and performance enhancements and the build system all the way through to cool Web 2.0 widgets! - Integration & Middleware
With the Integration & Middleware team, you'll be developing applications and web services that perform data exchange and synchronization on a massive scale with industry-leading partners companies. - Enterprise Architecture
A team focused on technical analysis and using that analysis to provide best practices to the other teams. - Learning Environment, ePortfolio and Others
Develop new features for our enterprise web applications. You'll be working on applications that are used by millions of students every day.
Requirements:
- .NET technologies and tools
- Object-oriented design
- Database development & design
- Web Development
- Keen debugging and problem solving skills
Desire2Learn is a leader in providing innovative enterprise eLearning solutions to academic and other organizations around the world. We're one of the fastest growing companies in Canada! To support our unique and thriving culture, Desire2Learn's employees are encouraged to drive innovation and excellence in a dynamic environment which promotes collaboration and continual self-improvement.
For more information about co-op life at Desire2Learn, please visit our website at www.Desire2Learn.com/Co-op.
Many of our co-op students move into full-time permanent positions at D2L following their graduation. If you're looking for challenging work in a casual environment, submit your application today! This is your opportunity to make a big impact in the area of next-generation eLearning applications!
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. To make the best use of your time and ours, only those applicants whose profiles closely match our requirements
will be contacted directly.
"There is nothing cooler than looking at a final product and seeing your work implemented! As a student at Desire2Learn, your input is essential since you are both a producer and a consumer in a very user-centered environment. It is a rare treat to get the opportunity to work with such a young, passionate team on groundbreaking products. You will be challenged, rewarded, and held accountable for the decisions you make. Best of all, your work is making a difference for students worldwide!"
CatCo-op, Product Management
