Jobs in Kanata, ON and nearby (17,757 jobs)

Jobs within 25 km of Kanata, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

17,757 listings · 2,464 employers Counted Nov 11, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include University of Ottawa (1,739 listings), Loblaw Companies Limited (471 listings), Shoppers Drug Mart (381 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Project manager, Software developer.

2,422 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / year	84,820.93	1,188
CAD / hour	21.00	1,168

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.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 19% hybrid, 81% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Senior Java Full Stack Developer
Miratech
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Working Model: This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in a downtown Toronto office
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Senior Analyst, Operational Policies and Programs
CMHC - SCHL
Ottawa, ON
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Pharmacy Assistant, L1 (CareRx Ottawa Perley)
CareRx
Ottawa, ON
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Dishwasher
Compass Group Canada
Ottawa, ON
- $18.5 CAD / hour
- Part-time
You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
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Engineering Technician 3
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Must have team-oriented attitude, accountability and ownership
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Platform API Engineer
High Tech Genesis
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
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Manufacturing Engineer
Sanmina
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Civil CAD Technologist - Land Development & Infrastructure
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Ottawa, ON
- $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Full Stack Developer
High Tech Genesis
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
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Senior Security Systems Design Consultant - Buildings
WSP
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Seafood Clerk Part Time Evening
Loblaw Companies Limited
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
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Senior Technical Writer
Solace Corporation
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Procurement Analyst
Solace Corporation
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Experience with multi-national vendors and cross-border taxes is a plus; · You must be able to work onsite in Kanata two days per week, Tuesday & Wednesday
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CUPE - Winter2027 - Data Analysis
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
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APTPUO - Hiver 2027 - FLS2513, Section C00
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
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50/50 Foundation Game Day Ambassadors
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
- Contract
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SCADA/OT System Integrator
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
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Project Manager, Epic Cloud Infrastructure, Information Services – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until June 2028)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
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Mortgage Specialist Associate
BMO
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Principal Systems Architect – Layer0 NE Software
Nokia
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Optical Pluggable Systems Architect
Nokia
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Cemetery and Funeral Planning Representative | Conseiller(ère) en planification funéraire et de cimetière
Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Finance Manager
Altis
Ottawa, ON
- $120,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Project Manager, Epic Cloud Infrastructure, Information Services – Temporary Full-Time
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
- $52.93 to $62.27 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
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Senior Front-End Engineer
High Tech Genesis
Ottawa, ON
- Contract

High Tech Genesis

Platform API Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Platform API Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services that support modern applications and enable engineering teams to build new products and capabilities.

This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer with strong Ruby on Rails and API development experience who enjoys solving complex backend problems, building reliable services, and creating APIs that are easy to integrate and maintain.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services using Ruby on Rails.
Build and enhance REST and/or GraphQL APIs to support applications and product capabilities.
Design clean, consistent, and maintainable API contracts and backend architecture.
Develop integrations with internal systems and third-party services.
Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases and data models.
Improve API performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Write automated tests and maintain high standards for code quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product teams, and other developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
Maintain API documentation and development standards.
Take ownership of technical initiatives from planning through implementation and delivery.

Required Qualifications

Strong professional experience with Ruby on Rails.
Hands-on experience designing and developing production APIs, particularly REST and/or GraphQL.
Strong understanding of API design, backend architecture, and software engineering principles.
Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Experience building and supporting production backend systems.
Experience with automated testing and modern development practices.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with frontend, product, and engineering teams.
Strong communication skills and ability to take ownership of technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large or complex API platforms.
Experience with API authentication and authorization, including OAuth or JWT.
Experience with background processing or event-driven architectures.
Experience with Redis, Kafka, Sidekiq, Elasticsearch, or similar technologies.
Experience with AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms.
Experience with API documentation and developer tooling.
Experience building platform services consumed by multiple engineering teams.
Experience with microservices or distributed systems.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable Ruby on Rails APIs and backend services, including integrations, database models, and API documentation. Improve service performance and reliability, resolve production issues, and collaborate with product and engineering teams on technical design and delivery.

Requirements

Requires strong professional Ruby on Rails experience, production API development experience with REST and/or GraphQL, and knowledge of backend architecture and relational databases. Candidates should also have experience supporting production systems and automated testing, along with strong troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and project ownership skills.

Skills

Ruby On Rails
API Development
REST APIs
GraphQL
Backend Architecture
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Automated Testing
API Authentication And Authorization
OAuth
JWT
Background Processing
Event-Driven Architecture
Redis
Kafka
Sidekiq

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Keywords

Ruby On Rails
Platform APIs
Backend Services
REST
GraphQL
API Contracts
Backend Architecture
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Relational Databases
Automated Testing
Production Systems
API Authentication
Authorization
OAuth
JWT
Background Processing
Event-Driven Architecture
Redis
Kafka
Sidekiq
Elasticsearch
AWS
GCP
API Documentation
Developer Tooling
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Code Reviews
Third-Party Integrations

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