Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,910
Employers: 1,884

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,812Across 635 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.84Across 200 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $145,651Across 125 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.66Across 18 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%475 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,303 listings
On-site: 53%3,105 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (223), Amazon (134), Electronic Arts (68).

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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First National Financial LP

Software Test Engineer II

Toronto, ON, Canada
East York, ON, Canada

$68,021 - $88,021 · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $68,021 - $88,021
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Experience: 3-5+ years of experience as a software development engineer in Test (SDET), or a similar role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

We are hiring IT Software Test Engineer II within our IT Quality Assurance team!

Reporting To

Manager and Team Lead

Full-Time/Part- Time

1 year contract

Posting Date

October 26, 2026

Closing Date

November 30, 2026

Salary Range

$68,021 - $88,021

Hours Of Work

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade

Office Location:

12.4

Toronto, ON

Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What We Offer

Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity

The IT Software Test Engineer II role will report directly to the Manager and Team Lead, IT Quality Assurance. The IT Software Test Engineer II role is responsible for building robust, scalable, and high-quality test automation solutions. Working on an agile Scrum Team, the IT Software Test Engineer, is responsible for aiding in testing First National’s internal systems with: functional automation testing, API testing and using agile methodologies. The IT Software Test Engineer II role is responsible for code reviews and coaching Junior Test Engineers.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automated test scripts and frameworks for functional, API, and regression testing.
Create and enhance automated test cases using modern automation tools and frameworks aligned with team standards and best practices.
Assist with initial on-the-job training for new IT Test Engineers.
Demonstrated, hands on experience leveraging AI assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or equivalent) in day-to-day automation test development to accelerate script creation, improve coding efficiency, and enhance overall productivity.
Proven experience independently reviewing, validating, and refining AI generated or AI assisted automation test scripts, ensuring correctness, maintainability, security compliance, and adherence to established coding standards and best practices.
Execute automated test cases, scripts, and scenarios to validate software functionality and reliability.
Assist in assessing product quality and release readiness.
Facilitate creation and execution of automated test suites.
Analyze test automation failures and determine the root cause.
Identify, report, and track defects by using bug tracking tools, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
Assist with the testing of all programming changes affecting First National’s software, b2b connections, webservice calls, documents, underwriting systems, websites, etc. All testing is to be documented and reviewed before sign-off
Assist with preparing for the implementation of software and product changes.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills And Attributes

Strong, practical experience using AI assisted development and test automation tools to design automation solutions, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and consistently improve productivity and delivery outcomes.
Ability to think independently, problem solve and grasp new concepts quickly.
Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript)
Strong capability and desire to learn and innovate in a changing environment.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Ability to self-motivate, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

The Requirements Needed

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related (technical) degree/diploma.
3-5+ years of experience as a software development engineer in Test (SDET), or a similar role.
Mandatory hands-on experience using AI powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or equivalent) for automation test development, code review, and ongoing test maintenance within a professional software delivery environment.
Experience with AI-powered test automation tools such as Testim.io, Applitools, Mabl, Functionize, or Katalon Studio (AI features).
Understanding of software development methodologies, software testing principles, and quality assurance processes.
Extensive experience in design and developing robust and reusable automation test framework & infrastructure from scratch.
Extensive experience using C#, Java or JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver as automation testing tool.
Extensive experience with source configuration tool (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps)
Proficiency with SQL and an understanding of relational database systems
Extensive experience using API/service testing tools (SoapUI, Postman)
Experience in TestComplete, Protractor, Cypress, or Playwright is an asset.
Development background is an asset.
Deep understanding of agile practices and the Scrum framework.

Why join First National?

Bright open concept office environment
Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
Supportive teamwork focused environment
Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
Ongoing social events throughout the year
Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success

We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test frameworks and scripts for functional, API, and regression testing, using AI-assisted tools where appropriate. Execute and analyze tests, track defects, support release readiness and software implementations, and review code while coaching junior test engineers.

Requirements

Requires a technical degree or diploma and 3–5+ years of experience in an SDET or similar role, including professional hands-on use of AI-powered developer tools for test development, code review, and maintenance. Candidates should have strong experience with C#, Java, or JavaScript, Selenium WebDriver, API testing tools, SQL, Git, issue tracking, and Agile/Scrum practices.

Skills

Test Automation
AI-Assisted Development
C#
Java
JavaScript
Selenium WebDriver
API Testing
SQL
Git
Azure DevOps
Debugging
Test Framework Development
Agile
Scrum
Code Review
Defect Tracking

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Career Advancement Opportunities
Training Programs
Social Events
Community Volunteer Opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Software Testing
Quality Assurance
Test Automation
AI-Assisted Development
GitHub Copilot
AI-Powered Test Automation
Testim.io
Applitools
Mabl
Functionize
Katalon Studio
C#
Java
JavaScript
Selenium WebDriver
API Testing
SoapUI
Postman
SQL
Relational Databases
Git
Azure DevOps
TestComplete
Protractor
Cypress
Playwright
Agile
Scrum
Regression Testing
Defect Tracking

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