Software engineer jobs in Vaughan, ON and nearby

Software engineer jobs within 25 km of Vaughan, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Sep 21, 2026

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Open jobs: 913
Employers: 356

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $130,283Across 83 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $155,395Across 42 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $62.00Across 12 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 51%468 listings
On-site: 47%426 listings

Not specified: 2% (19 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (41), Scotiabank (27), TD (24).

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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.

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Java Software Engineer
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Contract
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Okta

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: $160,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance server-side features using Java and Spring.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 18, 2026

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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Device Identity and Access Organization

The Device Identity and Access organization is at the forefront of Okta’s Zero Trust vision. As a foundational pillar within Okta Research and Development (ORD), our mission is to transform the device itself into a secure, trusted, and effortless identity factor. We are the teams responsible for ensuring users can seamlessly interact with their work from any endpoint, anywhere in the world.

Our organization is comprised of engineers who thrive at the intersection of deep client-side platform engineering and massive-scale distributed systems. The work we do secures millions of enterprise endpoints globally, prevents modern identity attacks, and fundamentally changes how people work by making world-class security completely invisible to the end user.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly impactful and influential Staff Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in distributed systems, particularly Java, to architect, build, and scale the critical server-side software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform. This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity to define the architectural vision, pioneer new capabilities, and drive the technical strategy to solve complex, company-wide challenges and shape the future of Okta's device identity ecosystem. You will act as a key technical leader - a player-coach and force multiplier - by setting the technical standard, mentoring and coaching engineers, and partnering with engineering leadership and product management to translate strategic business objectives into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps. This role requires an engineer who believes in designing for massive scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software.

What you’ll be doing

Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering Directors, and Principal Architects to translate strategic business objectives into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of our most critical engineering initiatives.
Lead the design and implementation of new features and services within our core Java platform, taking ownership from conception to deployment.
Define and champion engineering best practices, and make critical contributions to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architectural decisions.
Act as a force multiplier across multiple teams, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers, guiding technical design reviews, and raising the engineering bar across the entire pillar.
Develop high-quality, maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and drive improvements to our testing and CI/CD strategies.
Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organization.
Champion the adoption of AI-native engineering practices within our Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilizing AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while ensuring rigorous security and code quality standards.
Spearhead technical innovation, identifying emerging industry trends (such as advanced device security or AI-native development paradigms) and prototyping solutions to keep Okta ahead of the curve.

What you’ll bring to the role

7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance server-side features using Java and Spring.
Deep expertise with high-performance Postgres or MySQL environments, including schema design and query optimization.
Extensive experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs for large-scale systems.
Expert knowledge of server-side technologies, including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading.
A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction.
Security Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts (e.g., Trusted Platform Modules (TPM), Secure Enclave, Device Management/MDM protocols, and endpoint detection).
Cross-Platform Context: Strong conceptual understanding of how OS-level security features (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS) report state to the cloud.
Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!

Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a huge plus.
Experience in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocols.
Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.).
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Experience with UI technologies such as ReactJS.
Exposure to gRPC API development.
Exposure to microservice architecture.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:: $160,000 CAD - $220,000 CAD

The Okta Experience

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Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

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Responsibilities

Architect and scale critical server-side software for Okta's device identity ecosystem using Java and distributed systems. Lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product management to translate business goals into technical roadmaps.

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of software development experience with expertise in Java, Spring, and high-performance database environments. Candidates should have deep knowledge of endpoint security concepts and experience with large-scale RESTful APIs.

Skills

Java
Spring
Postgres
MySQL
RESTful APIs
Distributed Systems
CI/CD
Endpoint Security
TPM
Secure Enclave
MDM Protocols
AI Coding Assistants
GitHub Copilot
System Architecture
Multi-threading
Caching

Benefits

Equity
Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
RRSP With Match
Healthcare Spending Account
Telemedicine
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

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Keywords

Java
Spring
Postgres
MySQL
RESTful APIs
Distributed Systems
CI/CD
TPM
Secure Enclave
MDM
GitHub Copilot
FIDO
U2F
WebAuthn
SSO
SAML
OAuth
Federation
CISSP
Security+
ReactJS
gRPC
Microservices
Zero Trust
Identity and Access Management
Anomaly Detection
Cloud Security
Object-Oriented Programming
Agile
Backend Engineering

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