Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,110
Employers: 1,531

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,254Across 447 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,403Across 122 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.85Across 71 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 10%413 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,644 listings
On-site: 49%2,012 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (63), RBC (61).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Lead Full Stack Developer
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Toronto, ON
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Ottawa, ON
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Software Developer In Test
Actalent
Ottawa, ON
Contract
Join an innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge robotic control software within the defense industry. Contribute to an autonomous vehicles project by ensuring the reliability and…
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Actalent
Ottawa, ON
Contract
This Software Engineer role focuses on architecting, designing, and integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities into mission-critical defense software systems within a tactical IT environment.…
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Vancouver, BC
Full-time
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Ottawa, ON · ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Remote, Canada
$140,000 to $230,000 CAD / year
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Canada
Full-time
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Actalent

Software Developer In Test

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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Original job description

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Job Title: Software Developer in Test

Job Description

Join an innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge robotic control software within the defense industry. Contribute to an autonomous vehicles project by ensuring the reliability and performance of our proprietary software suite through advanced testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated unit tests using Google Test and Google Mock for C++ components.
Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms under diverse scenarios.
Integrate Google Test into CI/CD pipelines using CMake and GitLab CI to enable continuous verification.
Collaborate with software engineers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills

Proficiency in Test Automation and frameworks such as Robot or Gtest.
Strong experience in C++ and Python.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Experience with CMake and GitLab CI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Test-driven development experience is highly valued.
Familiarity with test frameworks such as Gtest (Google Test Framework).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Develop and maintain automated unit tests using Google Test and Google Mock for C++ components.
Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms under diverse scenarios.
Integrate Google Test into CI/CD pipelines using CMake and GitLab CI to enable continuous verification.
Collaborate with software engineers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to test strategy improvements by leveraging modern practices in test-driven development (TDD).

Required Skills

Experience in software testing and development.
Proficiency in Test Automation and frameworks such as Robot or Gtest.
Strong experience in C++ and Python.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Experience with CMake and GitLab CI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Test-driven development experience is highly valued.
Familiarity with test frameworks such as Gtest (Google Test Framework).

Work Environment

The position is on-site, offering the chance to work closely with a dynamic team. The role involves collaborating with software engineers and interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the robustness of our systems. The work environment is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, as it supports critical technologies in the defense sector.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated unit tests for robotic control software using C++ and Google Test frameworks. Integrate testing processes into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with engineers to ensure system reliability and safety compliance.

Requirements

Requires proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux operating systems with experience in test automation frameworks. Candidates should have a strong background in software testing and familiarity with CMake and GitLab CI.

Skills

Software Testing
C++
Python
Google Test
Google Mock
CMake
GitLab CI
Test Automation
Linux
Test-driven Development
Robotic Control Software
Unit Testing
CI/CD
System-level Validation

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Keywords

Software Developer In Test
Robotic Control Software
Defense Industry
Autonomous Vehicles
Google Test
Google Mock
C++
Python
Linux
CMake
GitLab CI
CI/CD
Test-driven Development
TDD
Automated Testing
Unit Tests
System Validation
Regression Risks
Test Fixtures
Parameterised Tests

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