Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,955
Employers: 1,468

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,519Across 464 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,758Across 114 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.47Across 63 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%414 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,600 listings
On-site: 48%1,904 listings

Not specified: 1% (37 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (116), Genetec (67), Citi (40).

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

Software development jobs in Canada

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Embedded Software Engineer
EvertzAV
Burlington, Ontario
$60,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Internship
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Canada
Full-time
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Java Backend Developer
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Toronto, Ontario · Ontario
$100,000 to $135,000 USD / year
Full-time
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Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer, Agents
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Vancouver, British Columbia
$140,000 to $196,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
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Toronto, Ontario
$160,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Full-time
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Senior Software Developer
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Canada
Full-time
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Senior Backend Software Engineer, Integrations
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Remote, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia
…optimizes and delights the developer through all aspects of the software development…
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Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Remote, Canada
$130,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
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Remote, Canada
$170,000 to $230,000 CAD / year
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Full-time
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Full-time
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Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Toronto, ON · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - University Ave
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ACV

Staff Software Developer, Capital

Toronto, ON, Canada

Experience: 8+ years of experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 15, 2026

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Original job description

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer:

Company Sponsored (paid) Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Comprehensive additional optional benefits such Critical Illness and Supplemental Life/AD&D.

All insurance benefits go into effect on your date of hire.

Generous Parental Leave Top-Up Pay and Vacation Programs.

Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the company.

Retirement planning through the Company’s RRSP.

What you will do:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Staff Software Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications that solve real-world problems and enhance our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Build on, establish, and document best practices and coding standards.
Support product delivery teams by providing guidance on technical solutions when asked.
Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites.
Own the overall performance of products and frameworks within a defined area of focus.
Previous experience leading POCs or technical tool adoption initiatives.
Provide technical support for multiple applications within the technology portfolio, including both code development and DevOps.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multiple teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Be empowered to lead and complete software projects with minimal guidance from managers.
Lead team discussions to define technical requirements for new and current products.
Develop roadmaps and prioritize technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
Respond-to and troubleshoot highly complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Mentor junior engineers.
Other duties as assigned

What you will need:

BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Expert experience with Python.
Expert experience with Distributed Systems Design and/or Event-Driven development.
Expert experience and understanding of pyramid testing methodologies.
Expert experience with build & deployment automation (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins/TeamCity).
Experience with AWS, SQL, and Pub/Sub patterns (Kafka).
Expert experience with version control systems (Git).
Expertise in architecting secure and scalable financial systems, with a deep understanding of data encryption, access controls, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience building and optimizing workflows for the loan origination lifecycle (e.g., application, credit assessment, funding, portfolio management).
Hands-on experience with the integration of financial platforms, such as loan origination systems (LOS), ERPs, and servicing systems.
Experience maintaining and extending an existing codebase, adapting to pre-existing patterns and tracing the code’s path of execution.
Expert experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing distributed systems using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch Logs, and distributed tracing frameworks.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Deployment automation.
8+ years of experience.

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications while providing technical leadership and mentorship to multiple teams. Lead the definition of technical requirements, manage technical debt, and optimize the performance of financial products and frameworks.

Requirements

Requires a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with over 8 years of professional experience. Expert proficiency in Python, distributed systems, and financial system architecture is essential.

Skills

Python
Distributed Systems Design
Event-Driven Development
Pyramid Testing
CI/CD
AWS
SQL
Kafka
Git
Financial Systems Architecture
Loan Origination Lifecycle
Docker
Kubernetes
Datadog
CloudWatch
Distributed Tracing

Benefits

Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Parental Leave Top-Up Pay
Vacation Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Program
RRSP

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Python
Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Architecture
Pyramid Testing
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
TeamCity
AWS
SQL
Kafka
Git
Financial Systems
Data Encryption
Fraud Detection
Regulatory Compliance
Loan Origination Systems
ERP
Docker
Kubernetes
Datadog
CloudWatch
Distributed Tracing
DevOps
Software Engineering
Financial Technology
Scalability
API Integration
Technical Leadership
Code Review

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