Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,967
Employers: 1,454

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,486Across 460 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,899Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.59Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%393 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,626 listings
On-site: 48%1,915 listings

Not specified: 1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (108), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (47).

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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Test Tools & Automation Full Stack Software Engineer
Ciena
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being - on and off the job. Connect…
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Senior Java Software Engineer
LanceSoft, Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The ideal candidate will support designing, building, and integrating systems. Java and Web development experience is essential. Strong communication and interp
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Site Reliability Engineer (1890)
Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $85 to $94 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Développeur.euse Java Full Stack / Java Full Stack Developer x2 (Signature)
Portage CyberTech
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Manulife
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Based on the role details you provided, here's a polished and engaging job posting designed to attract senior-level software engineering talent while highlighting the impact, technology…
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Senior Software Developer, AI Platform
Wealthsimple Technologies
Remote, Canada
- $152,000 to $189,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Cloud Engineer DevSecOps
Valtech
Montreal, QC
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Software Designer (Intermediate)
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Software Designer
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Software Designer
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
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Senior Backend Engineer
Eleven-X
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
…sensor-based space-occupancy monitoring solution and comprehensive software platform that enables frictionless parking. Our solution includes our own hardware, firmware, network solutions,…
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Intermediate Software Developer
Work in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
- $75,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Led by Invest Ottawa, the city’s lead economic development agency, this initiative works alongside tech companies, recruiters and search firms, and community partners to spotlight the…
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Senior Full Stack Developer (React/Typescript/Node.js)
Affinity
Canada
- Full-time
…engineer who can contribute across both backend and frontend development, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, distributed applications and microservices. The successful candidate…
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Software Engineer – Wi-Fi
Eagle Wireless
BC · British Columbia, Canada
- $75,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Java Software Engineer
Jobility Talent Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior Java Software Engineer
TSR Consulting
Mississauga, ON
- Contract
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Angular Java Full Stack Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
Canada
- Full-time
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Software Engineer
Coinbase
Canada
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Senior Full Stack Software engineer
Affinity
BC · British Columbia, Canada
- Full-time
…engineer who can contribute across both backend and frontend development, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, distributed applications and…
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Sr. Software Engineer, AVP II
State Street
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Charles River Development empowers investment firms worldwide with a cloud-based platform that streamlines and automates the investment process across asset classes. As part of State Street…
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Développeur.se de logiciels sénior.e - applications réseau / Senior Software Engineer - Networking
Electronic Arts (EA)
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Développeur.se de logiciels sénior.e - outils de moteur génératif / Senior Software Engineer - Generative Engine Tools
Electronic Arts (EA)
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Développeur.se de logiciels sénior.e - applications dorsales / Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Electronic Arts (EA)
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Developer II
Ricoh USA, Inc.
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Software Engineer
aivra.health
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our growing technology team in Toronto. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals who are passionate…
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Junior Software Engineer
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Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Manulife

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of advanced SQL and database development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Original job description

Based on the role details you provided, here's a polished and engaging job posting designed to attract senior-level software engineering talent while highlighting the impact, technology stack, and business domain.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Build the Future of Investment Technology at Manulife

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges at the intersection of technology, investments, and financial risk? Join Manulife's Global Wealth & Asset Management technology team and help design and deliver innovative solutions that support critical Credit Risk, Financial Risk, Capital Markets, and Accounting platforms used across our global investment business.

At Manulife, we're transforming how technology supports investment decision-making. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll work alongside talented engineers, architects, and business partners to build modern, cloud-based applications that power investment operations across multiple asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, Commercial Real Estate, Credit Default Swaps, and Reinsurance.

What You'll Do

As a key member of an Agile delivery squad, you will:

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-scale applications across the full software development lifecycle.
Build modern user experiences using React and develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Develop and enhance cloud-native applications running on Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to implement high-impact solutions.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and architecture decisions.
Create APIs, database designs, and server-side components supporting mission-critical investment applications.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive continuous improvements in system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Apply modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation, testing, and semantic versioning.
Mentor team members through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

5 to 8 years of Full-Stack Development
5+ years of hands-on development using Java.
5+ years of advanced SQL and database development experience.
3+ years working with Microservices and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
Strong experience developing modern web applications using React.js.
Expertise with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
Experience with GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Experience building solutions in Microsoft Azure.
Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, testing, and secure development practices.

Core Technologies

Java
Spring Boot
React.js
Kubernetes (AKS)
Databricks
GitHub / GitHub Copilot
Azure Web Apps
MS SQL Server
Azure SQL

Nice to Have

Experience in Capital Markets, Investment Management, Credit & Financial Risk, or Accounting domains.
Knowledge of portfolio positions, security master data, market data, and investment workflows.
Familiarity with industry-standard market data platforms such as BDMS or similar solutions.
Experience working with investment data platforms and analytics ecosystems.

Why Join Manulife?

At Manulife, we're helping millions of customers around the world make decisions easier and live better. You'll have the opportunity to:

Work on mission-critical investment technology platforms.
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and business leaders.
Build cloud-native solutions using leading-edge technologies.
Contribute to meaningful work that supports global investment operations.
Grow your career in a culture that values innovation, learning, and inclusion.

About Manulife

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Through innovative technology, data, and customer-focused solutions, we're transforming the future of financial services and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive.

Ready to build technology that powers global investment decisions? Apply today and help shape the future of wealth and asset management at Manulife.

Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale applications across the full software development lifecycle using Java, Spring Boot, and React. Lead technical discussions and mentor team members while collaborating with stakeholders to implement high-impact cloud-native solutions.

Requirements

Requires 5 to 8 years of full-stack development experience with strong proficiency in Java, SQL, and modern web frameworks like React.js. Candidates must have hands-on experience with microservices, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
React.js
Kubernetes
Azure
SQL
Microservices
RESTful APIs
CI/CD
DevSecOps
System design
Database design
Cloud-native development
Distributed systems
GitHub
Automation

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Pension
Global share ownership plan
Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Full-stack development
Java
Spring Boot
React.js
Kubernetes
Azure
SQL
Microservices
RESTful APIs
CI/CD
DevSecOps
GitHub
GitHub Copilot
Cloud-native
Capital markets
Investment management
Financial risk
Accounting
Agile
System design
Database design
Distributed systems
Automation
Enterprise software
Investment technology
AKS
Databricks
MS SQL Server
Azure SQL
Semantic versioning

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