Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,053
Employers: 1,494

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,230Across 460 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,934Across 117 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $54.74Across 66 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%407 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,639 listings
On-site: 49%1,969 listings

Not specified: 1% (38 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (65), RBC (48).

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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Ottawa, ON
$75,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Senior Full Stack Developer (React/Typescript/Node.js)
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Canada
Full-time
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BC · British Columbia, Canada
$75,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
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Full-time
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Affinity

Senior Full Stack Software engineer

BC, Canada
British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of professional full stack software development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

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Job Description

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their engineering team in Canada. This is a full-time opportunity for a seasoned engineer who can contribute across both backend and frontend development, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, distributed applications and microservices.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of professional full stack development experience and strong hands-on expertise with TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, and React.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable full stack applications, backend services, APIs, and user-facing features.
Develop backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
Build and maintain modern frontend applications and reusable UI components using React.
Design, develop, and support microservices-based architectures.
Build highly scalable systems leveraging asynchronous processing, messaging, and event-driven architecture.
Work extensively with PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis within distributed application environments.
Design and maintain robust RESTful APIs and integrations.
Contribute to system architecture decisions and drive engineering best practices across the full technology stack.
Partner with cross-functional team members to scope, design, and plan technical initiatives.
Lead or participate in technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders when required.
Conduct thoughtful code reviews and contribute to improving overall code quality.
Troubleshoot production issues and help resolve complex technical problems across frontend and backend systems.
Develop solutions with performance, scalability, reliability, and usability in mind.
Contribute to CI/CD processes, automated testing, and deployment practices.
Mentor junior developers and support their technical growth.
Help onboard new engineers and promote strong engineering standards and collaborative development practices.

Must-Have Qualifications

10+ years of professional full stack software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript.
Strong hands-on backend development experience with Node.js.
Strong hands-on frontend development experience with React.
Strong experience working with PostgreSQL.
Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ and asynchronous/message-driven processing.
Hands-on experience with Redis.
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting microservices architectures.
Strong experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, distributed systems, and scalable application design.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, algorithms, and data structures.
Experience with modern JavaScript (ES6+) and contemporary frontend development practices.
Experience with automated testing and modern software development practices.
Strong working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.
Experience working within Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and CDN solutions.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Experience working in Linux environments such as Ubuntu or Debian.
Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Go, Rust, Python, or Java.
Experience with TDD/BDD and modern JavaScript testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine.
Experience mentoring developers or providing technical leadership within an engineering team.

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13945

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable full stack applications and microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and React. Lead technical initiatives, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers to ensure high engineering standards.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of professional full stack experience with deep expertise in Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. Must have demonstrated experience with message-driven architectures using RabbitMQ and Redis.

Skills

TypeScript
Node.js
React
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Redis
Microservices
RESTful APIs
Distributed Systems
Asynchronous Programming
Git
Agile
Docker
AWS
CI/CD
Linux

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Keywords

TypeScript
Node.js
React
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Redis
Microservices
RESTful APIs
Distributed Systems
Asynchronous Programming
ES6+
Git
Agile
Docker
AWS
EC2
S3
RDS
CDN
Linux
Ubuntu
Debian
Go
Rust
Python
Java
TDD
BDD
Jest
Mocha

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