Job Description:

Rakuten Kobo

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc., our mission is to make reading lives better. We stand for readers. We also stand for our employees - from interns and co-ops to permanent staff – and support their growth and development. Whether you are a student at the start of your career or a professional carving a different path, our early career opportunities are built with you in mind-with experiences tailored to your individual skills and interests.

We offer a start-up environment, interesting and engaging work within the technology and publishing industries, and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Additionally, our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work-life balance and a company culture committed to caring for our employees.

If you are looking for a company that inspires passion and personal and professional growth, come join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.

The Role:

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Software Developer Intern to join our Global Delivery team! The team is comprised of many highly talented enthusiastic individuals who ensure the services and offerings from Kobo are available to both internal and external customers.

Reporting to the Global Delivery Manager, the Software Delivery Intern will work with the Global Delivery Team made up of Developers and Testers and take an active part in delivering high quality software to Rakuten Kobo’s users.  

The Person:

A passion for software development and delivery.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have a desire to work in a team but also be self-organising enough to be able to work on a task independently.

The Skillset:

Required:

Some previous experience in and Object Oriented Software Language such as C# or Java.
An understanding of T-SQL Databases.
Experience with web technologies (HTML, Javascript, CSS).
Knowledge of using source control systems such as Git or TFS.

Nice to Haves:

An understanding of server side web technologies such as Web Api and MVC.
Experience using an ORM framework (NHibernate, Entity Framework).

The Perks:

Remote working environment
Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
Mentorship program
Employee Purchase Program & Corporate Partner Discounts

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6+ million eBooks and audiobooks to 30+ million customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps.

Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Please reach out to our Employee Experience team via the email below if you require any accommodations.

Questions

If you have any questions about this role or other opportunities, please reach out to Andrew McNabb, Early Careers Recruiter at [email protected].

Next Steps

If you want to learn more about Rakuten Kobo, you can find additional information on our internship and co-op opportunities here and learn what it is like working at Rakuten-Kobo here. Please feel free to explore our Glassdoor and LinkedIn profiles as well to learn more about our organization.

Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note however that only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Please feel free to reach out if you wish for an update after applying.