Software developer jobs in Canada (2,058 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,058
Employers: 671

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $100,577Across 160 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $60.27Across 85 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 5%105 listings
Hybrid: 35%721 listings
On-site: 60%1,228 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (243), Genetec (68), Cisco (52).

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 - Full Stack - Senior - 755
I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer I
ForeFlight
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Software Developer Hybrid from our downtown Montreal office
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RQ11685 - Software Developer - Back End - Senior
Maarut
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Embedded Software Developer
Chemelex
Edmonton, AB
We're looking for a talented Embedded Software Developer to join our team!
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Senior Software Developer
Chemelex
Edmonton, AB
We are seeking a talented and experienced software developer with six (6) or more years of professional programming experience and an interest in transitioning into Rust development. While…
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RQ11754 - Software Developer - Senior
Maarut
Toronto, ON
- Contract
during the use and operation of software packages, including technical
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Senior Software Developer - Form
Safe Software
Remote, Canada
- $128,100 to $142,700 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
We have an immediate opening and are excited to find the right candidate to join our team. Safe Software is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Form team. As a Senior…
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Software Developer
Royal Bank of Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a top-notch, driven, Software Developer who is a great team player and passionate about the quality of their code. As a Software Developer, you will be contributing to…
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RQ11660 – Software Developer – CRM – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer – CRM with strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure solution design, Dataverse, and custom…
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RQ11745 – Software Developer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to support the Victim Notification System (VNS) Modernization Project. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in…
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C++ Software Developer/Engineer Open Interest
Actalent
Ottawa, ON
- $45 to $65 CAD / hour
- Full-time
C++ Software Developer/Engineer Talent Network (Open Interest)
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Senior Software Developer (DevOps)
OpenText
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer (DevOps)
OpenText
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer (DevOps)
OpenText
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer
Fortinet
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Intermediate Software Developer, Agora CRM Project
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Junior Quality Control Software Developer
Ecolab Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Software Developer (Junior) to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will support the development, maintenance, and…
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EMS Engineer/Software Developer
JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for an EMS Engineer/Software Developer with experience in Energy Management Systems, software development, custom code management, system…
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Junior Software Developer
Bullet Trade Services
Guelph, ON
- Contract
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GUI Software Developer
SQUALUS GROUP
ON · Richmond Hill Central, Ontario
- Full-time
GUI Software Developer - Richmond Hill, ON (in person, full-time permanent)
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Lead Software Developer
Open Text Corporation
Richmond Hill, ON
- Other
Job Title: Lead Software Developer F/T on-site
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Software Developer Full Stack
Brightstar Lottery
Dieppe, NB
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Principal Software Developer - GPU AI/HPC kernels
AMD
Markham, ON
- $192,000 to $288,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Embedded Software Developer
Dometic
Vancouver, BC
- $95,000 to $118,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Lead Software Developer
Open Text Corporation
Mississauga, ON · Richmond Hill, ON · Waterloo, ON
- Other
Req# 53333 - Lead Software Developer (DevOps) Cloud/SaaS

Maarut

RQ11685 - Software Developer - Back End - Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Responsibilities / Deliverable:

Analysis leading to detailed information related to the current system logical and physical design and code structures during the concept phase of project
Analysis of technical database requirements leading to definition of changes required to support the new system. Interface and arrangements with the DBA/Data Management staff to progress these changes.
Creation of technical specifications in accordance with the OPS standards.
Identification of problems/issues along with mitigation strategies
Regular status reports on progress made.
Effective knowledge transfer to RUS and I&IT Cluster staff at all stages of this assignment
Report status to and follow overall direction from the Project Manager and/or Lead Technical Coordinator
Logical and physical design required to incorporate the required changes.
JAD sessions / walkthroughs to vet the design and obtain signoff of the technical specifications.
Development of new code and modification of existing code (online, batch and workstation) to implement the design as signed off in the technical specifications.
Interface with the mid-tier developers.
Ensure that the appropriate QA technical standards are incorporated into all artefacts and system code.
Preparation of test data and code unit testing.
Participation in integration testing including input to the integration test plan, setup of the test environment, creation of test data, execution of integration tests with the BA’s and other developers, recording of test results and defect repair.
Planning and participation in code retrofit with other developers that are modifying the same LCS code in other projects.
Analysis of reported defects and corrections required to eliminate the defects.
Use of Ministry mandated management tools for code libraries.

Skill Set Requirements for Mainframe Developers:

Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.
Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4 or higher
10+ years experience in programming and analysis.
10+ years experience in designing and developing windows client application interacting with IMS TM applications.
5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and can consume non-mainframe webservices (Mainframe – Mid-Tier integration, IMSCONNECT)
Knowledge of Ontario’s Vehicle Licensing and Transportation Safety’s policies around the Vehicle line of business.
Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service
Experience with mainframe Screen Handling (MFS)
Experience with windows workstation Screen Handling Software (SCREENIO)
Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher
Experience in Endevor source control tool
Experience in writing checkpoint restartable IMS BMPs
Experience scripting for SFTP (preferably in a mainframe environment)
Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher
Expertise using mainframe IBM Debug Tool V13.1 or higher
Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
Expertise using failure diagnostic tools (either Abend Aid V12.4 or higher, or IBM Fault Analyzer V13.1 or higher)
Experience with IBM sort utility (DFSORT)
Visual Studio 2008 or higher
Visual Studio Debugger
Harvest Source Control V12.5 or higher

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher.
Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher.
5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.

Skill Set Requirements:

IBM mainframe tools:

Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher.
Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
Expertise using mainframe IBM Debug Tool V13.1 or higher.
Expertise using failure diagnostic tools (either Abend Aid V12.4 or higher, or IBM Fault Analyzer V13.1 or higher)
Experience with IBM sort utility (DFSORT)

IBM mainframe DBs, APIs, mainframe source control, mainframe batch :

Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher.
Experience in Endevor source control tool
Experience in writing checkpoint restartable IMS BMPs

Client/Server Architecture:

5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
10+ years experience in designing and developing windows client application interacting with IMS TM applications.

Programming Languages:

Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.
Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4 or higher
10+ years experience in programming and analysis.

Public Sector Experience:

Knowledge of driver licensing and transportation safety policies around the Vehicle Registration line of business.
Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of public sector

Screen Handling:

Experience with mainframe Screen Handling (MFS)
Experience with windows workstation Screen Handling Software (SCREENIO)

Windows workstation tools:

Visual Studio 2008 or higher
Visual Studio Debugger
Harvest Source Control V12.5 or higher.

Connectivity:

Experience scripting for SFTP (preferably in a mainframe environment)

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Responsibilities

The developer will be responsible for the logical and physical design, development, and modification of mainframe code to support system requirements. They will also perform unit and integration testing, manage technical specifications, and provide status reports to project leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of programming experience, including extensive work with PL/I, IMS DB, and DB2 on z/OS systems. Proficiency in mainframe screen handling, XML processing, and various IBM diagnostic and management tools is required.

Skills

PL/I
Mainframe
IMS DB
DB2
z/OS
XML
NetCOBOL
Endevor
Visual Studio
SCREENIO
MFS
DFSORT
File Aid
IBM Debug Tool
Abend Aid
SFTP

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Keywords

Software Developer
Mainframe
PL/I
IMS DB
DB2
z/OS
XML
NetCOBOL
Endevor
Visual Studio
SCREENIO
MFS
DFSORT
File Aid
IBM Debug Tool
Abend Aid
SFTP
Checkpoint Restart
HALDB
DEDB
PLITDLI
IMSCONNECT
Harvest
Technical Specifications
Integration Testing
System Design
Ontario Public Service
Vehicle Licensing
Transportation Safety
Batch Processing

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