Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,537
Employers: 1,972

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,406Across 676 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.13Across 240 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $147,406Across 143 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.92Across 21 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,118Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%492 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,557 listings
On-site: 53%3,461 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (248), Amazon (142), Electronic Arts (72).

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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- Contract
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Flexstaf I.T. Inc.

Application Architect

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Experience: Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Shortlist Date: Nov 3, 2026 10:00pm

Must Haves:

Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years
Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks including business / information / application / technology / security architecture domains
Practical experience in at least one of current architecture tools e.g. EA Sparx, Archi or similar with the modeling experience with Archimate and/or UML in a team environment
Experience and knowledge of different integration types including SOA, APIs, web services, real time and batch based, hub and spoke; experience in enterprise service bus implementations

Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite

Public Sector Experience: preferred but not required

# of submissions/supplier: 1

Possibility of extension

Applications Architect - Senior

Description

Responsibilities Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception. Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces. Responsibilities also include developing, implementing and managing at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment, monitor the whole system, understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction, as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code. Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.

General Skills

Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years
Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks including business / information / application / technology / security architecture domains
Practical experience in at least one of current architecture tools e.g. EA Sparx, Archi or similar with the modeling experience with Archimate and/or UML in a team environment
Experience and knowledge of different integration types including SOA, APIs, web services, real time and batch based, hub and spoke; experience in enterprise service bus implementations
Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, programming languages and communication protocols
Experience with middleware and gateways
Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software
Experience in the use of data and process modelling methodologies, techniques and tools, including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
Experience producing target solution architecture, as-is documentation, and to-be blueprints
Knowledge of leading edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures
Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN and personal computer system technologies, related best practices, directory/messaging standards, standard facilities infrastructure/architecture management, facility service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction.
Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and integration of those technologies with on premises environment
Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions; high initiative and ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment and ability to work on simultaneous projects
Leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation skills to lead the analysis, design, and development of enterprise technology/infrastructure architecture initiatives

Desirable Skills

Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques
Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions
Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation)
Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations Experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms

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Responsibilities

Define application architecture, including application structure, reusable components, interfaces, quality metrics, and interactions among applications, databases, and middleware. Lead the design, implementation, and management of cross-platform applications in large distributed environments, and produce architecture models and solution documentation.

Requirements

Requires at least six years of application architecture development and implementation experience, extensive systems analysis and design experience, and practical use of architecture frameworks and modeling tools such as TOGAF ADM or Zachman, Sparx EA or Archi, ArchiMate, and UML. Candidates should have broad experience across computing platforms, integration patterns, middleware, cloud and on-premises environments, data and process modeling, and enterprise architecture deliverables, along with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Skills

Application Architecture
Systems Analysis And Design
TOGAF ADM
Zachman Framework
ArchiMate
UML
Enterprise Architecture Modeling
SOA
APIs And Web Services
Enterprise Service Bus
Middleware And Gateways
Cloud And On-Premises Integration
Data And Process Modeling
Performance And Security Architecture
Leadership And Communication

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Keywords

Application Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
TOGAF ADM
Zachman Framework
Sparx EA
Archi
ArchiMate
UML
SOA
APIs
Web Services
Real-Time Integration
Batch Integration
Hub-And-Spoke Integration
Enterprise Service Bus
Middleware
Gateways
Cloud Computing
On-Premises Integration
Data Modeling
Process Modeling
Metadata
Data Dictionaries
Distributed Systems
Solution Architecture
Security Architecture
Recovery Procedures
Networking Technologies
Enterprise Storage
SAN

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