Software engineer jobs in Canada

Find software engineer jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,188
Employers: 908

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $127,984Across 275 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $149,795Across 98 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.83Across 28 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%259 listings
Hybrid: 42%909 listings
On-site: 45%984 listings

Not specified: 2% (36 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (99), Arista Networks (38), EA SPORTS (27).

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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Added 28 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations)
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Software Engineer
PRI Global
Vancouver, BC
Contract
Added 28 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations)
Montreal, QC
Full-time
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Full-time
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Added 27 days ago
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Mississauga, ON
Contract
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Deployed Software Engineer - Canada
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Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age. Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate with robots,…
Added 27 days ago
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Systems and Cloud Administrator - Hybrid Surrey
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Surrey, BC
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
Arista Networks
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our…
Added 18 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Equifax
Toronto, ON · CAN - Ontario - Toronto
Full-time
Equifax is seeking creative, high-energy and driven Senior Software Engineer with hands-on development skills to work on a variety of meaningful projects. Our software engineering positions…
Added 1 month ago
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Portage CyberTech
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Added 24 days ago
Software Development Engineer - Mobile
Wagepoint
Remote, Canada
$100,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Remote
…doing the best work of their careers, building great payroll software for small businesses across…
Added 24 days ago
Senior Software Development Engineer - Mobile
Wagepoint
Remote, Canada
$130,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Remote
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Added 27 days ago
Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
SK
Full-time
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Software Engineer
Basestation
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
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Ingénieur principal sénior/ Senior Principal Engineer
Hitachi
Varennes, QC · (HE)Office_QC, Varennes
Full-time
Added 25 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Forum Ventures
ON
Full-time
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Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Layer1
Arista Networks
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our…
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Expert/Principal Software Engineer
Arista Networks
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our…
Added 1 month ago
Software Engineer
Larus Technologies
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Added 21 days ago
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Ripple
Toronto, ON
Added 13 days ago
Lead Software Engineer (C#/.NET)
Kainos
Halifax, NS
Full-time
Added 28 days ago
BIOS Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Arista Networks
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our…
Added 28 days ago
Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Arista Networks
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our…

Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations)

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Feb 21, 2027
Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong backend development expertise.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

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Original job description

About Apertera

Apertera is leading the evolution of language solutions for high-stakes content. We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context.

For more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major national Canadian law firms, all major banks, and leading securities regulators. Apertera is Canadian-owned, ISO 17100 and SOC 2 certified.

Our core values:

Innovation
Dedication
Fanatical commitment to quality and service
Resourcefulness
Collaboration

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and evolution of our SaaS platform. This role is primarily focused on backend services and platform architecture, with opportunities to contribute to full-stack features using React and Material UI (MUI). You will design and build scalable, secure, and maintainable services that power our SaaS platform, using Python (Django) as our primary backend stack. Experience with C#/.NET is considered a strong asset but is not required. Our platform runs on AWS infrastructure and leverages modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate brings strong backend engineering expertise, experience building production SaaS systems, and the ability to collaborate across the stack when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Backend & Platform Development:
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to coding standards and best practices. code in Python (Django) and/or C#, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and well-structured RESTful APIs using Python (Django) to support frontend applications and internal platform services.
- Design and implement new platform features and enhancements in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
- Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues.
Design & Architecture:
- Participate in technical design and architecture discussions for new features and platform improvements
- Apply and implement established software design patterns.
Testing & Deployment:
- Write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Support the monitoring, troubleshooting, and reliability of production services, working closely with DevOps teams on deployments and operational improvements
- Build and operate services deployed on AWS infrastructure.
- Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable automated testing and deployments.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality platform features in an Agile development environment
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Qualifications
Experience

5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong backend development expertise.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern deployment practices.
Proficiency in at least one of the following:
Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing backend applications and RESTful APIs using Django.
- Experience with C# / .NET development.
Strong understanding of data modelling, query optimization, and database performance considerations.
Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
Experience building and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Skills and Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Haves:

Experience working on SaaS platforms, particularly with multi-tenant architectures.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Experience working with containerized applications (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms such as AWS ECS or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React (experience with Next.js is an asset).
Experience developing or contributing to frontend applications.
Experience with React UI component libraries such as Material UI (MUI) or similar
Experience with text processing, regular expressions, and handling various document formats.
Experience with CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, SDL, Memsource).
Experience with ASP.NET Core or similar frameworks.
Experience with Entity Framework or other ORMs.
Experience with building Windows applications or web applications.

Benefits & Perks You’ll Love:

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Including vision, dental, complementary therapies, and support for your overall well-being.
Your Birthday Off: We celebrate your special day!
6 Personal/Sick Days: Take the time you need for your health or life’s unexpected moments.
Work-Ready Equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, provided upon request.
Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Learning & Growth Opportunities: Training and resources tailored to your role and department.
Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside team members who genuinely have your back
Team Recognition & Action Awards: Celebrate wins and contributions in meaningful ways.
Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for bringing amazing talent to our team.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django for a SaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and maintain CI/CD pipelines on AWS infrastructure.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong backend expertise in Python/Django or C#/.NET. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required along with experience in cloud environments and relational databases.

Skills

Python
Django
C#
.NET
AWS
React
Material UI
RESTful APIs
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Agile
Data Modelling
Unit Testing
System Architecture

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Complementary Therapies
Birthday Off
Personal/Sick Days
Work-Ready Equipment
Hybrid Work Model
Learning & Growth Opportunities
Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture
Team Recognition & Action Awards
Employee Referral Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

SaaS
Python
Django
C#
.NET
AWS
React
Material UI
RESTful APIs
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL Server
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Agile
Next.js
Entity Framework
ASP.NET Core
ISO 17100
SOC 2
Multi-tenant Architecture
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
End-to-end Testing
Infrastructure Automation
Text Processing
CAT Tools
memoQ
SDL

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