Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,993
Employers: 1,476

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,454Across 457 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $142,828Across 108 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $50.67Across 71 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%398 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,644 listings
On-site: 48%1,921 listings

Not specified: 1% (30 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (105), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (50).

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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General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Software Test Specialist/Engineer

London, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Description

Software Test Specialist/Engineer P54

Job Description

The Software Test role is responsible for testing Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI) code to verify the functionality meets the requirements specifications. The Software Test role is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans, as well as identifying and communicating defects found. This role involves collaborating with project engineering, systems engineering, software development teams and other stakeholders to ensure there is a clear understanding of the CSCI requirements to be tested, the associated scope and approach for testing, and how the software test plans are integrated with overall system verification plans.

Key Job Elements

Support project verification planning and software development planning.
Support reviews of software requirements and interface requirements specifications.
Analyze software requirements and develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing of CSCIs in accordance with project plans, process standards, and approved scope of work.
Support peer reviews of software test work products and resolution of issues.
Ensure directional traceability of software tests to software requirements and manage test coverage.
Execute manual and automated tests to verify compliance with software requirements.
Document and communicate test defects. Work with the software teams to resolve issues. Retest software to verify resolutions and close issues.
Support regression test plan development, and perform regression testing to ensure that new code baselines do not adversely affect existing functionality.
Manage configuration of software test work products (establish baselines and execute and maintain change control).
Support Software Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to review and authorize software scope and associated testing and test work product updates.
Participate in software work product/capability development planning and execution (such as agile framework), including estimating and statusing work packages.
Support the CSCI integration and test environment, ensuring consistency with software test plan needs. Activities supported include: System Integration Laboratory (SIL) planning for Hardware in the Loop (HIL), development of HIL test architecture(s), selection and implementation of test equipment/automation, system build and configuration, development of automation interfaces, SIL systems commissioning, ongoing maintenance, etc.
Manage and report quality and performance metrics related to test plan traceability and test coverage, software defects, software Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs), etc.
Support software working group meetings (internal and external) including development and presentation of meeting content.
Develop test reports and present to customers (internal and external).
Create and deliver contractual reports (CDRL, DID) to customers.
For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see: Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

University Degree or College Diploma Engineering, Computer Science or related mechatronics discipline
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software testing methodologies (Acceptance/Qualification, Code Coverage Analysis, Performance, Regression)
Experience developing and executing software test plans, tests cases and test scripts
Capable of developing and updating automated test frameworks/interfaces/scripts and documenting user instructions
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Strong technical and analytical ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task
Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain and hold a valid Secret level security clearance
Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space

Preferred Qualifications

P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
Proficiency with IBM Rational DOORS
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology using SysML & UML
Proficiency with Enterprise Architect and CAMEO systems modeler
Experience following Agile development methodology
Experience with Atlassian Suite(Jira, Confluence)
Proficiency with DSpace Automation Desk and Control Desk (including Matlab, Simulink, Python)
SIL/HIL design, build, commissioning experience
Product knowledge of Military/LAV family of vehicles
Previous mechatronics test, software development or requirements development experience

Working Conditions:

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

Physical Environment: Office
Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

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Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and execute manual and automated software tests to verify that software meets requirements, while managing traceability, coverage, defects, and regression testing. Collaborate with engineering and software teams on integration and test environments, configuration control, quality metrics, and customer-facing test reports.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or college diploma in engineering, computer science, or a related mechatronics discipline, at least three years of relevant experience, and proficiency in software testing methodologies and test plan development and execution. Candidates must have strong analytical, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, travel as required, and meet confined-space anthropometric requirements.

Skills

Software Testing
Test Planning
Test Case Development
Test Script Development
Automated Testing
Manual Testing
Regression Testing
Requirements Traceability
Defect Management
Test Coverage Management
System Integration Testing
Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Test Automation Frameworks
Agile Development
Technical Reporting

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Software Requirements
Interface Requirements
Test Plans
Test Cases
Test Scripts
Acceptance Testing
Qualification Testing
Code Coverage Analysis
Performance Testing
Regression Testing
Automated Testing
Manual Testing
Requirements Traceability
Defect Management
System Integration Laboratory
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Model-Based Systems Engineering
SysML
UML
IBM Rational DOORS
Enterprise Architect
CAMEO Systems Modeler
Agile
Atlassian Jira
Confluence
MATLAB
Simulink
Python

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