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

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Senior Software Engineer
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Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer - ETL - Senior
Lotus IT Solutions
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
Justice Technology Services (JTS), under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, is seeking a Senior Software Developer – ETL to supp
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- Full-time
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Software Developer - Senior
Lotus IT Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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RQ11657 – Software Developer – Senior
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- Internship
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Lotus IT Solutions

Software Developer - ETL - Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Experience: 7+ years of experience developing and documenting ETL processes for data conversion and migration projects
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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Ref: RQ10575 Contract – 10 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (21 College Street)

Posted Date: 2026-10-22

Location: Onsite – Toronto (21 College Street)

Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector

Contract End Date: 2027-10-05 *

Rate: $101/hour

Overview

Justice Technology Services (JTS), under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, is seeking a Senior Software Developer – ETL to support a critical digital transformation initiative. The successful consultant will provide best-practice migration solutions and oversee all aspects of data and file migration from legacy applications to a modernized solution. This is a hands-on senior technical role requiring deep expertise in ETL development, data profiling, and enterprise-scale data migration.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement best-practice ETL migration solutions for data and file conversion from legacy systems to new modernized platforms
Analyze legacy data and files stored across a variety of data sources and formats, completing thorough data profiling activities
Develop and execute data migration strategy including data mapping, interface definitions, mock conversions, enhancements, and actual conversion runs
Translate technical system specifications into working, tested applications including detailed programming specifications and unit-tested code
Work with importing files from heterogeneous platforms and coordinate data file migration activities
Define testing strategy and conduct testing to ensure data integrity and perform data comparisons
Generate data migration exception reports and perform data cleansing as required
Perform post-migration audit and data reconciliation to validate conversion accuracy
Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems arising during software operation, implementation, conversion, and migration
Provide pre- and post-effective conversion support to business clients
Develop and maintain documentation including ETL mappings, data dictionaries, business cases, and data migration strategy and plans
Establish strong working relationships with clients and interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Must-Have Requirements

7+ years of experience developing and documenting ETL processes for data conversion and migration projects
Extensive experience with data migration and migration planning in the context of digital transformation, including migrating data from legacy applications to modernized solutions
Extensive experience with relational database structures and RDBMS platforms including Oracle, MS SQL Server, and Azure SQL Database
Ability to write complex SQL queries and conduct data analysis, data validation, and resolve complex technical problems
Experience migrating document and file attachments from legacy solutions to new modernized platforms
Experience working with cloud database technologies, specifically Azure SQL
Experience working with ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory, Informatica, or equivalent enterprise ETL platforms
Experience developing technical documentation including ETL mappings, data dictionaries, data migration strategies, and migration plans
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices
Strong understanding of master data and transactional data concepts and their interdependencies

Nice-to-Have Skills

Full life-cycle data conversion experience with enterprise systems, including deployment
Experience with all phases of data migration including profiling, mapping, developing migration solutions, validation, and audit
Proficiency in query languages including SQL and PL-SQL, including construction of complex query statements
Knowledge of mainframe data formats, data types, segments, and non-relational data structures
Experience ensuring data migration solutions are designed for scalability
Strong data analysis, investigative, and logic skills with high attention to detail
Experience with data conversion scripts and a variety of ETL tools such as Informatica and Azure Data Factory
Experience liaising with cross-functional teams to define and understand to-be migration requirements
Experience completing mapping, interfaces, conversion work, and verifying completeness and accuracy of converted data
Experience supporting cutover processes and delivering required system changes in coordination with development or dedicated conversion teams
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities in client-facing environments
Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position located at 21 College Street, Toronto. The consultant is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks), Monday to Friday. A Security Level of CRJMC is required for this role. Please note that the start date is subject to change based on security clearance and contract signing timelines.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement ETL solutions to migrate data and files from legacy systems to modernized platforms, including profiling, mapping, conversion, validation, and reconciliation. Troubleshoot migration issues, support clients before and after conversion, and maintain migration documentation and plans.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of experience developing and documenting ETL processes, with extensive experience in enterprise data migration, relational databases, complex SQL, and Azure SQL. Candidates must also have experience migrating document attachments, using enterprise ETL tools, and applying information management principles.

Skills

ETL Development
Data Migration
Data Profiling
SQL
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure Data Factory
Informatica
Data Mapping
Data Validation
Data Reconciliation
Data Cleansing
Data Analysis
Technical Documentation
Information Management

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Keywords

ETL
Data Migration
Digital Transformation
Data Profiling
Data Mapping
Data Conversion
SQL
PL-SQL
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure Data Factory
Informatica
Relational Databases
Master Data
Transactional Data
Data Validation
Data Reconciliation
Data Cleansing
Data Dictionaries
Information Management
Legacy Systems
Mainframe Data Formats
File Migration
Mock Conversions
Cutover Support
Data Integrity
Public Sector
Ontario Public Service
CRJMC Security Clearance

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