Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,954
Employers: 1,457

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,563Across 461 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,456Across 112 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.69Across 73 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%393 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,620 listings
On-site: 48%1,908 listings

Not specified: 1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (107), 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

Software development jobs in Canada

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Senior Software Engineer- Big Data & Java
PointClickCare
Mississauga, ON
- $142,000 to $158,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer I
Braze
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer I
Braze
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Intermediate ISTAR Software Developer
General Dynamics Missions System International
Ottawa, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Software Engineer, Java, Global Payments Engineering (Future Opportunities)
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
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FoxPro SME / Programmer Analyst
Highspring
Canada
- Full-time
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Software Developer
Wabtec Corporation
London, ON
- Full-time
…projects.How will you make a difference? As a member of the software team in Bach-Simpson, you will report to the Software Manager. You will be responsible for maintaining existing and…
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Software Developer
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London, ON
- Full-time
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Programmer / Analyst – Level 3
Donna Cona
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer
Pacific Blue Cross
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer
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Toronto, ON · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - University Ave
- Full-time
The team is looking for a Senior Software Developer. You will design APIs and implement features to develop the platform. You will work with product managers, developers and operations to…
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Senior Enterprise Software Developer
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Remote, Canada
- $108,200 to $143,430 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
…vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the…
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Vancouver, BC
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Full Stack Developer – Product Engineering
Showpass
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Staff Software Engineer, Product
Enurgen
Remote, Canada
- $175,000 to $195,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Sr. Software Engineer, SCADA
Enurgen
Remote, Canada
- $155,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Sr. Software Engineer, Data Platform
Enurgen
Remote, Canada
- $155,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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AI Software Developer
Stingray
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Full Stack Developer - Salesforce (Contract)
Electric Mind
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior Software Developer (Digital Workflow) / Développeur(-euse) sénior, logiciel
Vention
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across…
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Senior Fullstack Software Developer/ Développeur(-euse) logiciel full stack sénior
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Scotiabank

Software Engineer, Java, Global Payments Engineering (Future Opportunities)

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Job details

Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 1, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 272327

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader for Payment’s technology and innovation. We have a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on ensuring we protect their interests and goals. The result of this leads to modernization programs which aim to offer enriched information and transparencies to support the rapidly evolving payments community.

Purpose

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our agile development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, working knowledge of Kafka, and solid skills with relational databases. You will work closely with senior developers, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
Implement and support Kafka-based messaging and event-driven integrations
Work with relational databases, including schema design, queries, and performance optimization
Build and consume RESTful APIs
Collaborate with team members to deliver features and improvements
Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code
Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance issues
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

What You'll Bring:

5+ years of professional experience in Java application development
Strong working knowledge of Java (8+) and Spring Boot
Experience with Apache Kafka (producing and consuming messages, basic event-driven workflows)
Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
Proficiency in SQL and database querying
Experience with REST APIs and backend service development
Familiarity with Git and standard build tools such as Maven or Gradle
Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and meet delivery timelines
Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve technical skills

Nice-to-Have (Optional)

Experience with microservices-based architectures
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with Docker or containerized applications

Working Conditions

Work in standard office-based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot while implementing event-driven integrations with Kafka. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, participate in code reviews, and support Agile ceremonies.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development with strong proficiency in Spring Boot and relational databases. Candidates should have experience with REST APIs, Git, and working effectively within a collaborative Agile environment.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Kafka
Relational databases
SQL
REST APIs
Git
Maven
Gradle
Agile
Scrum
Backend development
Microservices
CI/CD
Docker
Cloud platforms

Benefits

Bonus
Flexible vacation
Personal days
Sick days
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Health benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Java
Spring Boot
Kafka
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Oracle
SQL Server
RESTful APIs
Git
Maven
Gradle
Agile
Scrum
Microservices
CI/CD
AWS
Azure
GCP
Docker
Backend engineering
Payments technology
Event-driven architecture
Software development
Performance optimization
Technical documentation

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