Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 24, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,168
Employers: 1,522

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,905Across 457 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,411Across 115 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $57.47Across 70 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%414 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,662 listings
On-site: 49%2,053 listings

Not specified: 1% (39 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (119), Genetec (65), RBC (59).

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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Spiria

Lead Software Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Oakville, ON, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada

Pay: Salary range: $100 000-135 000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek.
Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in digital solutions development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Original job description

Having an in-depth analysis and understanding of software development and customer issues, the Lead Software Developer evaluates and selects possible technology options for a project. They take part in evaluating efforts, solving problems and ensuring the quality of solutions.

They will review the development team’s code and contributes to the knowledge transfer through functional coaching and mentoring of less experienced employees as well as playing a front-line consulting role with clients and has a relatively short learning curve when learning new languages. In addition to actively participating in the development of digital solutions, they will also work to improve the efficiency and quality of the company's development processes.

\nAs a Lead Software Developer at Spiria, you will:

Provide an advisory role to clients.
Provide functional and technical leadership within projects.
Make recommendations for the development and implementation of complex projects that require comprehensive and in-depth analysis and understanding of the client's field.
Review code and architecture to ensure that they comply with the company's development standards and industry best practices.
Write, modify, review, optimize and debug computer code.
Contribute to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.
Select libraries and development paradigms.
Identify opportunities to reuse code within completed projects.
Participate in testing and quality control activities as described in the testing strategy.
Participate in the service offer writing process.

The keys to your success:

8 to 10 years of experience in digital solutions development.
Has significant experience leading project teams.
Strong command of front-end architecture with Angular and openness to back-end technologies in Java.
Ability to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Understanding and knowledge of software architecture.
Client oriented approach.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience starting projects from scratch, full software development lifecycle experience.
Ability to adapt quickly to achieve set objectives in a timely manner.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Knowledge of unit testing.
Good knowledge of AGILE principles and rituals.

Employment details:

Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-person), because what truly matters is not where you are, but what you do.
Salary range: $100 000-135 000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek.
40h workweek is available.

What we offer:

Vacation bank of 3 weeks per year.
5 additional fixed days off during the winter holidays.
Flexible personal days to handle life’s ups and downs.
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP with employer contributions.
Group insurance with broad coverage.
Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program via Telus Health.
Paid training, certification and association expenses.
Spiri-Flex reimbursements of $300 per year for health, ergonomics, and connectivity-related expenses.

Work Environment

We believe work-life balance is essential. We make this possible through a flexible work organization and a personalized working style. Whether you’re at the office or in your location of choice, what matters most is the impact of your work, not where you're doing it from.

About Us

At Spiria, we’re a team of over 150 professionals across Canada. For more than 20 years, we’ve been building custom software solutions driven by a strong commitment to code quality, technological excellence, collaborative creation, and customer satisfaction.

At Spiria, we believe diversity is a major strength. We therefore adhere to the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and other marginalized communities.

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*Bilingualism is essential for this role. The person in this position will be required, across all their responsibilities, to collaborate with both internal and external clients throughout North America in both French and English.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Software Developer provides technical leadership and advisory services to clients while overseeing the quality and architecture of digital solutions. They are responsible for mentoring team members, optimizing development processes, and ensuring projects align with industry best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8 to 10 years of experience in digital solutions development with strong expertise in front-end architecture using Angular and familiarity with Java. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and French, along with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.

Skills

Software development
Angular
Java
Front-end architecture
Software architecture
Code review
Unit testing
Agile
Mentoring
Technical leadership
Debugging
Client consulting
Project management
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Benefits

Vacation bank
Winter holidays
Flexible personal days
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
RRSP
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program
Paid training
Certification expenses
Spiri-Flex reimbursements

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Keywords

Software development
Angular
Java
Front-end
Back-end
Software architecture
Code quality
Agile
Unit testing
Mentoring
Technical leadership
Consulting
Debugging
Digital solutions
Project management
Bilingual
Client-oriented
Process improvement
Testing strategy
Architecture review
Custom software
Technological excellence
Collaborative creation
Employment equity

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