Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,027
Employers: 1,470

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,370Across 467 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,540Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.97Across 64 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%408 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,622 listings
On-site: 49%1,960 listings

Not specified: 1% (37 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (67), Citi (40).

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

Software development jobs in Canada

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Open Text Corporation

Principal Software Developer

Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N8, Canada

Experience: Possess 12-15 years of previous professional experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

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Original job description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do - powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

A key part of any company’s information management strategy, OpenText enterprise content management (ECM) software provides Content Services to help connect content within context for core business processes to accelerate productivity, improve governance and drive digital transformation. With solutions ranging from intelligent capture to records management and archiving, Content Services connects information from across the enterprise with the people and systems that need it.

Your Impact:

A Development role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in constructing cutting-edge Information Management Solutions that contribute to sustainable supply chains, support refugees, and enhance medical information access to save lives. You will engage in solving meaningful challenges within a motivated team, gaining exposure to advanced technologies beyond individual access. You will be encouraged to cultivate an engineering mindset, driving the creation of innovative software solutions that address real-world problems and shape the future.

What the role offers

As a Principal Software Developer, you will:

Translate domain expertise into value for the product, business unit, and customers.
Define and deliver large-scale projects, expertly balancing multiple constraints and gaining trust.
Create technical solutions that harmonize with and address competing customer goals.
Identify and course-correct when the current path does not effectively serve customer needs.
Play a key role in setting longer-term strategy for business projects, with a view extending beyond the immediate horizon.
Lead in ensuring the quality of the team's technical work, from code to software designs, while raising the skill level of less experienced members.
Possess 12-15 years of previous professional experience.

What you need to succeed

Frontend: HTML, JavaScript
Frontend frameworks: React, Angular, Backbone, Vue, jQuery
Backend: Java, .Net, PHP, Python, Ruby,
Programming languages: C++; C#
Databases – SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and NoSQL
Cloud-Based Technologies: AWS, GCP, Azure, SaaS and PaaS
CI/CD: GitLab; Jenkins; Kubernetes

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Software Developer will define and deliver large-scale information management projects while balancing complex technical and business constraints. They are responsible for setting long-term strategy, ensuring high-quality software design, and mentoring less experienced team members.

Requirements

Candidates must possess 12-15 years of professional software development experience with expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. Proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, C++, and Python, along with experience in cloud platforms and database management, is required.

Skills

Java
C#
C++
Python
React
Angular
JavaScript
SQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
AWS
GCP
Azure
Kubernetes
CI/CD

Benefits

Health benefits
Emotional wellbeing support
Financial wellbeing support
Vacation entitlement
Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Information Management
Enterprise Content Management
Software Development
Digital Transformation
Java
C#
C++
Python
React
Angular
SQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
AWS
GCP
Azure
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Jenkins
GitLab
SaaS
PaaS
Engineering Mindset
Technical Strategy

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