Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,005
Employers: 1,481

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,120Across 464 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,712Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.20Across 65 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%409 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,644 listings
On-site: 48%1,918 listings

Not specified: 1% (34 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (114), Genetec (67), 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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Work in Ottawa

Java Backend Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $105,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Work experience as software developer (3 years minimum)
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 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.

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Responsibilities

The developer will be responsible for the ongoing development, customization, and modernization of BSS systems for customers. They will also actively participate in the full software lifecycle and provide technical support during pre-sales and scrum events.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development. Proficiency in Java, Spring-boot, and agile methodologies is required, along with strong communication skills.

Skills

Java
Spring-boot
Maven
Gradle
JPA
PostgreSQL
REST-API
SOAP
Agile
Scrum
Software architecture
Requirement engineering
Deployment
Technical support
BSS system
Telecommunication

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Keywords

Java
Spring-boot
Maven
Gradle
JPA
PostgreSQL
REST-API
SOAP
Agile
Scrum
BSS
Telecommunication
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Jenkins
AWS
Rancher
JSF
Oracle
JIRA
Kafka
Active MQ
Rabbit MQ
Git
Dbeaver
Software architecture
Requirement engineering
Deployment
Pre-sales

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