Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,018
Employers: 1,471

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,417Across 467 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,530Across 112 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.97Across 64 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%409 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,617 listings
On-site: 49%1,955 listings

Not specified: 1% (37 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), 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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Aversan Inc.

Software Test Engineer

London, ON, Canada

Pay: $85,600 to $107,000 CAD / year
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 17, 2026
Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in software testing, verification, validation, or systems integration.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

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Original job description

Aversan Inc. () is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Software Test Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of software verification and validation activities for complex mechatronic systems. This role is responsible for developing software test strategies, plans, procedures, and automated test solutions, while ensuring full requirements traceability, quality compliance, and successful integration within SIL/HIL environments. The individual will work closely with software, systems, and integration teams, providing technical leadership throughout the software test lifecycle and supporting customer-facing test reviews, reporting, and program execution.

Location: London, ON

Job Type: Fixed Term

Working Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts to verify compliance with software requirements.
Ensure bidirectional traceability between system requirements, software requirements, and test procedures.
Lead peer reviews of software test artifacts and drive issue resolution activities.
Develop and execute regression testing strategies to ensure software releases maintain existing functionality.
Lead Software Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and manage software test baselines, configuration management, and change control processes.
Support the design, build, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of SIL/HIL test environments, including test automation and interface development.
Participate in Agile development activities, including planning, estimation, work package execution, and status reporting.
Track and report software quality metrics, test coverage, defect trends, and technical performance measures.
Lead software test working groups, develop test reports, and present results to internal and external stakeholders.
Create and deliver contractual documentation and customer deliverables.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members in software test best practices.

Basic Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in software testing, verification, validation, or systems integration.
Proven experience developing and executing software test plans, test procedures, test cases, and automated testing solutions.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including qualification, acceptance, regression, performance, and code coverage testing.
Experience supporting or developing SIL/HIL test environments and automated test frameworks.
Experience working within Agile development environments and with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML/UML-based systems engineering approaches.
Experience with DSPACE, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar test automation and simulation tools.
Previous experience in mechatronics testing, software development, requirements development, or integration testing of complex systems.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance and support occasional travel.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility to obtain it would be an asset.
Experience with IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, or Cameo Systems Modeler would be an asset.
Familiarity with software safety standards such as ISO 26262 or MIL-STD-882E would be an asset.
Experience within military, defense, ground vehicle, or safety-critical systems environments would be an asset.
Knowledge of military vehicle platforms and integrated electronic architectures would be an asset.

Please Note

Interested applicants must apply directly to this link to be considered for this position:

The name of the file for the resume should be the applicant’s full name and the position title you are applying for. The resume format should be PDF.

Compensation: $85,600 – $107,000 CAD (annual salary)

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.

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Responsibilities

The Software Test Engineer will plan, develop, and execute verification and validation activities for complex mechatronic systems within SIL/HIL environments. They are also responsible for leading test strategies, managing configuration control, and providing technical mentorship to the team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in a relevant engineering or technical discipline and possess at least 7 years of experience in software testing or systems integration. Proficiency in automated testing tools, requirements traceability, and the ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance are required.

Skills

Software testing
Verification and validation
Automated test solutions
SIL/HIL environments
Requirements traceability
Mechatronics
Test strategy development
Regression testing
Python
MATLAB
Simulink
DSPACE
Agile
Jira
Confluence
Systems integration

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Keywords

Software Test Engineer
Mechatronics
Aerospace
Defence
SIL/HIL
Verification
Validation
Requirements Traceability
Automated Testing
Regression Testing
Configuration Management
Agile
Jira
Confluence
MBSE
SysML
UML
DSPACE
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
ISO 26262
MIL-STD-882E
Security Clearance
P.Eng.
IBM Rational DOORS
Enterprise Architect
Cameo Systems Modeler
Safety-critical systems
Integration testing

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