Co-op Java Developer - Summer 2026
Global RelayWho we are:
For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.
Your role:
As a Co-op Java Developer at Global Relay, you will get the opportunity to learn valuable development skills using cutting edge technologies from highly skilled and professional peers. You will also be given the opportunity to contribute to the core technology and products.
This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the best Java developers in Halifax and apply your craft in an environment that encourages creative thinking and autonomy. Our developers think beyond a single component to build complete system solutions and work collaboratively with their peers, including other Developers, Testers, DevOps and Product Management. Challenge yourself by learning new technologies, and apply your skills across our different projects and application domains. If you are committed to code that is clean, well-tested, well-reviewed, performant and secure then you’ll fit in around here.
Your responsibilities:
- Work as part of an agile development team to write Java code for enterprise services
- Write unit tests and integration tests for your code and collaborate with Test to develop test cases
- Create technical documentation and detail design document
- Collaborate with product owners on user story generation and refinement
- Participate in knowledge sharing activities with colleagues
About you:
- Recent or soon-to-be graduate from a Computer Science or related field with Co-Op experience
- Course work or work experience with Java
- Experience with any of the following is an asset:
- Agile development methodologies
- Test driven development
- Continuous integration systems
- Multi-threaded programming
- System scalability
- Service oriented architecture
- Network protocols such as HTTP, TLS, TCP
- Web services technology such as REST, JSON, or Thrift
To Apply:
Think you’re a great fit for this job? Apply on our Global Relay Careers page with your cover letter, resume, and university transcripts in one PDF document. No emails or phone calls please; candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Compensation:
Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in accordance with provincial law. Salaries are displayed in the form of annual base salary but are paid out semi-monthly for the duration of employment.
What you can expect:
At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.
Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.
To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.