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Junior Software Developer

Digital tools for publishing and book production

BookArt is seeking a candidate for a paid internship through the Digital Skills for Youth (Compétences numériques pour les jeunes, CNJ) program, coordinated by Communautique.

BookArt is a Montréal company specializing in book production for artists, authors and independent publishers. We develop tools that simplify the journey from manuscript to printed book: cost estimates, file preparation, page layout and integration with printing services.

The role

With guidance from Harley Smart, you will help develop and test these tools. Tasks will be adapted to your skills and progress:

• Develop and integrate applications and APIs for estimating costs and preparing orders.
• Create and test page layout templates and file checking tools.
• Improve file preparation and production workflows, with quality checks and team review.
• Run tests, document issues and suggest improvements.
• Write user guides and document your work.

What we’re looking for

Completed postsecondary education, a foundation in software development, and the ability to read, test and improve code. An interest in web applications, APIs and automation. Attention to detail, curiosity and good communication skills. An interest in publishing, design or book production is an asset.

Terms

• $29 per hour, 40 hours per week
• Montréal; on-site arrangements to be confirmed
• Start date and duration to be confirmed with Communautique
• Paid mandatory training: ten non-consecutive days, with availability from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days
• The internship cannot form part of an academic program

Eligibility

Applicants must be 15 to 30 years old at the start of the internship, have completed postsecondary studies, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and meet the program’s citizenship or residency criteria. They must be unemployed or underemployed before the internship, not receive Employment Insurance benefits during it, not have previously completed a CNJ internship, and not be an immediate family member of the employer as defined by the program.

How to apply

Send your CV and a few lines about your interest to admin@bookart.ca, with the subject “CNJ Application – Software Development”. You may include a link to a project, code repository or portfolio. Application deadline to be confirmed.

All applications will be assessed using the same criteria for skills, motivation and learning potential. We encourage applications from people in underrepresented groups and offer accommodations as needed.