Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,953
Employers: 1,461

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,178Across 465 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,530Across 112 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.45Across 63 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%408 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,597 listings
On-site: 48%1,911 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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Revature
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Full-time
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Ottawa, ON
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Toronto, ON
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Internship
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S M Software Solutions Inc
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S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
Internship
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Developer with extensive experience in enterprise integration, API development, MuleSoft, Apache Camel, Enterprise Java, REST APIs, cloud and…
Added 10 hours ago
Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior - RQ11696
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
Internship
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OXARO Inc.

Senior Java Programmer Analyst

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Original job description

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 years

Security Clearance: Reliability Status

Responsibilities

Perform high-level analysis of functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into technical design documents.
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities across existing systems and proposed solutions.
Develop and present technical solution options, evaluating each for feasibility, scalability, cost, and alignment with business goals.
Recommend the most suitable solution with supporting rationale, including analysis of library and plugin dependencies and documented upgrade paths.
Create detailed design documentation and data flow diagrams that adhere to organizational standards and integrate with existing systems.
Design, develop, unit test, and implement enhancements to existing systems and new custom applications or portals using traditional or low-code platforms.
Produce unit test plans and test cases, conduct unit testing, and support integration testing.
Deliver functional, reviewed source code and push it to Git repositories following branching and version control standards.
Develop database DDL and DML scripts to build or update tables as required.
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability, aligning with Government of Canada standards and organizational policies.
Conduct root-cause analysis for production issues and provide and implement recommended fixes.
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide training materials and documentation so the team can maintain and enhance solutions post-deployment.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience as a Programmer Analyst developing enterprise-level, Java-based web applications that are multi-user, scalable, multi-tier, business-critical, and highly available, handle large data volumes, integrate with other systems, and include security features such as authentication, authorization, role-based access control, encryption, and auditing.
3+ years of experience in each of the following technologies developing web applications: J2EE, Spring Frameworks, SpringBoot, JSP, JMS, AJAX, JavaScript, JUnit, XML, JSON, SQL, Web Services (SOAP and RESTful), enterprise-level application servers, and OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.
Experience developing web applications using Java 11 or higher.
3+ years of experience as a Programmer Analyst on teams with a minimum of three developers.
2+ years of experience translating complex business and technical requirements into systems design and specifications.
1+ years of experience providing operations support for enterprise-level web applications by investigating production issues, debugging application logic, and preparing database adjustments.
Experience with PL/SQL, Oracle 14C (or greater) Application/WebLogic Server, Oracle 19C (or greater) Database, Struts, iText, Hibernate, and JQuery.
Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, the Web Experience Toolkit (WET), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security guidelines.
Experience with MS or Adoxio portals, ASP, .NET, C#, MS Power Platform (Model-Driven Applications, Canvas Applications, Power BI, and Power Automate), MS Azure DevOps, MS Visual Studio, MS Dynamics CRM v2104 or greater, MS Dynamics 365 workflows and plugins, SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), XrmToolBox, PowerShell, and Python.
6+ months of experience developing software in a team coding environment of at least three developers using Eclipse / MyEclipse integrated with a distributed source control system such as Git / GitHub.

AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

OXARO is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process and welcome applications from members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. While we appreciate every application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and design, develop, test, and implement enterprise Java applications and system enhancements, including database changes and integrations. Review code, troubleshoot production issues, document solutions, and provide knowledge transfer and training to support ongoing maintenance.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of experience developing enterprise Java web applications and at least three years with a broad set of Java, web, database, and application-server technologies. Additional experience includes systems analysis and design, team-based development, production support, accessibility and cybersecurity standards, and Microsoft platforms and tools.

Skills

Java
J2EE
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
Oracle
SQL
PL/SQL
Web Services
REST
SOAP
JavaScript
JUnit
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect
Git
Microsoft Power Platform

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Keywords

Java
J2EE
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
JSP
JMS
AJAX
JavaScript
JUnit
XML
JSON
SQL
PL/SQL
Oracle Database
WebLogic Server
SOAP
RESTful Web Services
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect
Hibernate
Struts
iText
jQuery
Git
Eclipse
Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Azure DevOps
WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Experience Toolkit

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