Software development jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

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

Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,643
Employers: 562

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $118,834Across 157 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $148,608Across 47 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $64.41Across 39 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 49%801 listings
On-site: 50%820 listings

Not specified: 1% (22 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (51), Amazon (49), Royal Bank of Canada (44).

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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.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software development jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

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z/OS Connect Systems Programmer
TD
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been…
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Senior Full Stack Developer
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Toronto, ON
$150,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend, AI Labs
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Toronto, ON
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Senior Full Stack Developer (Global Security)
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Security Insights & AI - Digital Development team is building production-grade applications within Global Cyber Security. Our team designs, architects, and builds bespoke solutions…
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Staff AI Software Engineer
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Markham, ON
Full-time
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Senior Full Stack Developer (Global Security)
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Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
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Senior Software Developer
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
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Markham, ON
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Software Developer 1, Canada Tax Content
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Lead Software Engineer – Java/Spring, AWS & Solution Architecture
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
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Lead Software Engineer
RBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
As a Lead Software Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions of high complexity. This role emphasizes independence, adaptability,…
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Senior Software Developer - SQL/Python
RBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work within Wealth Management Global IT Data Services Canada - As a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in AI-driven agent…
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Lead Full Stack Developer
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer (Conductor)
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer- Applied AI
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Senior Back-End Developer
RBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Customer Service
Amazon
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Software Engineering Co-op - Winter 2027
Achievers
Toronto, ON
$28 to $40 CAD / hour
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Connect Systems Programmer
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Toronto, ON
$85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
Full-time

RBC

Lead Software Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 2, 2026
Experience: At least 10+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions of high complexity. This role emphasizes independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, proactively address technical challenges, and contribute to the team’s strategic objectives by driving innovation and improving processes.

What will you do?

Software Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and address system needs and technical challenges, leveraging innovative approaches to deliver high-quality results.
Time Management: Independently manage multiple projects and tasks, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
Team Technical Leadership – Explore & conceptualize technical solution for business problems, create technical stories, enable other junior & senior developers by mentoring them towards building holistic solution.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.
Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with new frameworks, tools, and technologies, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle diverse challenges.
Decision-Making: Apply professional judgment and expertise to make informed decisions, balancing technical excellence with business priorities.
Strategic Contribution: Drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver impactful results that align with the team’s strategic objectives.

What do you need to succeed? Must Have’s

At least 10+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong knowledge of Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution.
- Proficiency in relational databases and SQL.
- Proficient with distributed databases & in-memory caching (MemSQL).
- Proficiency with Java (Core, Springboot) object-oriented programming language.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.

Independence & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, driving them to completion with minimal supervision.
Technology Decisioning & team coaching
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
Utilize AI platforms to create innovative solutions quickly.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices for automated testing.

Nice-to-Have’s:

Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
Experience with advanced GitHub workflows, including Pull Requests, and Actions.
Experience with frontend development ideally Typescript or JavaScript
A focus on reflecting on processes and adjusting behaviors to enhance team effectiveness.

What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-05-29

Application Deadline:

2026-10-02

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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Responsibilities

You will design, develop, and implement complex software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership by mentoring developers and driving innovation through process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of professional software development experience and strong proficiency in Java, SQL, and Git. You are expected to possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Skills

Software development
Git
Relational databases
SQL
Distributed databases
In-memory caching
Java
Springboot
Automated testing
CI/CD pipelines
Technical leadership
Mentoring
Problem-solving
AI platforms
Typescript
JavaScript

Benefits

Bonuses
Flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Commissions
Stock
Coaching and managing opportunities
Training program
Flexible work/life balance options

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Keywords

Software Engineering
Java
Springboot
Git
SQL
MemSQL
CI/CD
Automated Testing
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
End-to-end Testing
GitHub Copilot
Claude Code
Typescript
JavaScript
AI Platforms
Agile Methodology
SDLC
Distributed Databases
In-memory Caching
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
Problem Solving
Enterprise Application Delivery
Financial Services

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