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: 1,514

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,829Across 466 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,191Across 117 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $57.33Across 70 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%417 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,669 listings
On-site: 49%2,043 listings

Not specified: 1% (39 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (67), RBC (56).

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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Software Developer - Internal Automation
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Toronto, ON · North York, Ontario
$80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Kitchener, ON
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Cambridge, ON
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Montreal, QC
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Staff Site Reliability Engineer
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Toronto, ON
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London, ON · Toronto, ON
Full-time
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London, ON · Toronto, ON
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Canada
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Toronto, ON
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Montreal, QC
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We are looking for a Software QA Test Technician to join the Engineering team supporting a growing Machine Vision and Imaging business.
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BURGEON IT SERVICES
Montreal, QC
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Senior Software Engineer -Waterloo
PointClickCare
Waterloo, ON
$142,000 to $158,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Principal Software Engineer, Health Data & Interoperability (Remote)
Verto Health
Toronto, ON
$165,000 to $190,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer (Patient)
PocketHealth
Toronto, ON
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CIBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Sr. Consultant, Java Back End Developer
CIBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Software Chief Engineer
Kepler Communications Inc.
Canada
Full-time
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Programmers.io
BC · British Columbia, Canada
Full-time
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Work in Ottawa

Java Backend Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $105,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Experience: Work experience as software developer (3 years minimum)
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

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Original job description

Ottawa’s tech sector is growing, and so are the opportunities! If you’re exploring your next role in tech, Work in Ottawa can help you learn about leading employers and exciting careers in Canada’s capital.

Led by Invest Ottawa, the city’s lead economic development agency, this initiative works alongside tech companies, recruiters and search firms, and community partners to spotlight the incredible innovation happening here and help connect great people with great opportunities.

We are excited to partner with Compax to attract top talent for a Java Backend Developer position. This job posting is a new position within our organization.

About CompaxDigital

Do you love working agile and are an absolute team player? Are you a Java Backend Developer with heart and soul? Would you like to work in an environment where you can contribute, implement your ideas and challenge yourself on a daily basis? If yes, welcome to Compax!

We are an international software company active in the areas of Telco, IoT, Media, and Tolling. We offer our customers tailor-made software solutions so that they can get the best out of their business. We are a hierarchy-less company and work in agile Scrum teams with 5-6 members.

Your Role

Back-end Java developer for ongoing development, customization & modernization of BSS system for existing and new customers
Building high-performance and scalable software architectures in the Java environment and integrate them into partner systems
Active involvement in the entire software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment
Active customer contact in the areas of technical support in pre-sales stage, requirement engineering, refinements and other scrum events

We Wish You Bring To Us

Relevant academic degree (bachelor degree minimum)
Work experience as software developer (3 years minimum)
Knowledge in high-performance and scalable software architecture
Agile mindset and knowledge about agile development methods like Scrum
Reliable, accurate and independent way of working - you keep calm even in hectic times
High initiative to support team members, positive collaboration with others
Fluent written and spoken English skills, French skills will be a plus
Experience in Telecommunication industry would be a big plus

Technical Stack You Should Already Be Familiar With

Java 11 or above, Spring-boot, Maven, Gradle, JPA, PostgreSQL, REST-API, SOAP

This Extra Knowledge Will Be a Plus

Docker, Kubenetes, CI/CD(Jenkins), AWS, Rancher, JSF, Oracle, JIRA, MQ (Kafka, Active MQ, Rabbit MQ)

Tools We Commonly Use At Compax

eclipse/InteliJ, Git, Maven, dbeaver

Work in Ottawa utilizes a secure, closed AI environment for the initial screening of resumes, ensuring your data remains safe while helping us efficiently identify top candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement if you possess relevant skills, enthusiasm, and eagerness to grow, we want to hear from you! To enhance your visibility, consider including relevant keywords in your resume.

If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to Recruiting@compax.at.

Work in Ottawa is an initiative of Invest Ottawa, the economic development agency with a mandate of facilitating economic growth and job creation for the city of Ottawa. As a hub for innovation and growth, Ottawa is home to a vibrant tech job market that beckons top talent from around the globe

Ottawa’s leading employers are on the lookout for professionals like you. If you’re ready to elevate your career, our city’s dynamic job market offers a wealth of opportunities. Connect with top companies and find your place among the best in Ottawa’s tech scene.

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Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and modernize BSS systems while building high-performance and scalable software architectures. Engage in the full software lifecycle and provide technical support during pre-sales and scrum events.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience as a software developer. Candidates must be proficient in Java 11+ and Spring Boot with an agile mindset.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Maven
Gradle
JPA
PostgreSQL
REST-API
SOAP
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
AWS
Kafka
Scrum
Software Architecture
Requirement Engineering

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Keywords

Java 11
Spring Boot
Maven
Gradle
JPA
PostgreSQL
REST-API
SOAP
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
AWS
Rancher
JSF
Oracle
JIRA
Kafka
Active MQ
Rabbit MQ
Eclipse
IntelliJ
Git
Dbeaver
BSS
Telecommunications
IoT
Scrum
Agile
Software Architecture
Backend Development

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