Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,041
Employers: 1,499

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,488Across 461 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $143,712Across 106 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.39Across 73 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $67.66Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%394 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,676 listings
On-site: 48%1,940 listings

Not specified: 1% (31 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (113), 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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Software Developer
Intelex Technologies ULC
Canada
- Full-time
Our Developers bring passion, craftsmanship and innovation to the development and delivery of Intelex’s software products, with the objective of delighting our customers and empowering them…
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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Motion
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure)
Motion
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Software Engineer
The MRG Group
Toronto, ON
- $85,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Edge Services builds and operates the software that provisions, manages, and maintains AWS Outposts and edge infrastructure at customer
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Senior Software Developer - Automation Systems
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer - Backend (Intermediate to Senior)
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer, Manufacturing Data Solutions (Python/SQL)
Sonova AG
Kitchener, ON
Join Sonova’s Manufacturing Software team and help develop the sophisticated solutions that power our production while enabling data-driven decisions for complex manufacturing challenges,…
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
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Platform Backend Engineer - Go/Rust & Distributed Systems
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
- $160,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
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Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications Associate Director (Ratings Technology)
Fitch Group
Toronto, ON
Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications Associate Director (Ratings Technology)
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Software Developer, Manufacturing Data Solutions (Python/SQL)
Sonova AG
Kitchener, ON
Join Sonova's Manufacturing Software team and help develop the sophisticated solutions that power our production while enabling data-driven decisions for complex manufacturing challenges.
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Web Developer
Content Bloom
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Ordering
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
We, the Ordering team, need strong software development engineers, able to dive deep into abstract problems and come up with innovative designs to help us continuously make our platform…
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Senior Software Engineer (AI Integration & Modernization)
Jonas Software
Markham, ON · Canada - Markham - Ontario
- Full-time
Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to over 40 different vertical markets. Within these vertical markets, Jonas has acquired over 185 unique…
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Robotics - Software Development Engineer
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Java Full Stack Developer
J&M Group
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Front end developer
Highspring
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Back End Developer - Java
Highspring
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Support Engineer, AFT Quality
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon’s global fulfillment network by designing and building the software, hardware and processes that enable our customers to get what they…
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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Charge Calc
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Customer Service
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experiences to millions of customers worldwide, and we're seeking a Software Development Engineer to help build the next generation of intelligent solutions. In this role, you'll design and…
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Robotics - Software Development Engineer Intern - 2026 - Toronto
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use mode
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Software Development Engineer, WW Deals & Promotions
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…experiences that delight Amazon shoppers around the globe? As a Software Development Engineer II on our WW Deals and Promotions team in Vancouver, you'll have the opportunity to do just…
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Senior Software Developer
IBM
Ottawa, ON
- $120,000 to $155,000 CAD / year
- Full-time

IBM

Junior Software Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$72,800 to $109,200 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $72,800 to $109,200 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Original job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Application Developer, you will develop, support, and maintain applications.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

Develop and Maintain Applications: Develop, support, and maintain applications development platforms such as C, C++, Python, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs.
Analyze and Resolve Issues: Utilize expertise in technologies to analyze and resolve issues, providing timely and effective solutions to ensure minimal disruption to clients.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions, providing technical guidance and support to ensure successful project outcomes.
Implement Solutions: Implement solutions that meet client needs, and high-quality results.

Pre Requirements

Required technical and professional expertise

Government of Canada Security Clearance is a requirement for this role. You must be eligible to obtain Secret, NATO and Controlled Goods Clearances

Must be either a Canadian Citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident
Must have resided in Canada for a minimum of 10 consecutive years, without leaving Canada (for any reason) for more than 30 days at a time OR traveling abroad to any non-NATO countries for any period
Must have a clean criminal and credit history

This role involves examination, possession or transfer of controlled goods and technology as defined under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and ITAR data/technology. To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident.  Canadian citizens and permanent residents must be security assessed under the Canadian controlled goods program. If you hold dual or third nationality, in addition to being either a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident the nationality must be from one of the following countries in order to be eligible for employment in this role: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, United States of America. All applicants will also be required to undergo an additional security assessment conducted by an IBM designated Controlled Goods Program official as a condition of employment.

This role is onsite in Ottawa, Ontario only.

Requirements

Required Professional and Technical Capabilities

Programming experience, including low-level systems development
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Strong understanding of bitwise operations and memory management
Solid knowledge of networking and communication protocols
Experience with system integration and interoperability, bridging legacy and modern technologies
Ability to interpret and understand technical business requirements to support solution development
Ability to follow established application and system development processes within the team
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality solutions
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to write clean, maintainable code using modular design principles
Experience applying appropriate design patterns for web-based applications
Experience in develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Experience in participating in code reviews and/or contribute to architectural discussions
Experience supporting and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong troubleshooting and debug technical skills
Ability to analyze and resolve defects in alignment with technical requirements and coding standards
Demonstrated a continuous learning mindset and willingness to develop new skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take on a variety of responsibilities as needed
Experience with low-level engineering (e.g. Device drive development)

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Contribute to the development of technical designs and supporting documentation
Build technical knowledge to help design and implement effective solutions
Develop an understanding of interoperability standards and integration methods
Familiarity with event-driven and publish–subscribe architectures
Exposure to system engineering concepts and best practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and workflows

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Responsibilities

The developer will create, support, and maintain application development platforms using C, C++, and Python. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze technical issues and implement high-quality solutions for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents eligible for Secret and NATO security clearances with a clean criminal and credit history. Technical proficiency in low-level engineering, memory management, and systems programming is required.

Skills

C
C++
Python
Low-level systems development
Bitwise operations
Memory management
Networking protocols
System integration
CI/CD
DevOps
Unit testing
Integration testing
Modular design
Agile/Scrum
Troubleshooting
Device driver development

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Keywords

C
C++
Python
Low-level Engineering
Device Drivers
Memory Management
Bitwise Operations
Networking Protocols
System Integration
CI/CD
DevOps
Agile
Scrum
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
End-to-end Testing
Modular Design
Design Patterns
Hybrid Cloud
AI
Government of Canada Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
NATO Clearance
Controlled Goods Program
ITAR
Ottawa
IBM Consulting
Red Hat
Software Development
Interoperability

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