Developer jobs in Canada

Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people‑first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user‑designed, data‑driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer:

• Company Sponsored (paid) Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Comprehensive additional optional benefits such as Critical Illness and Supplemental Life/AD&D.
• All insurance benefits go into effect on your date of hire.
• Generous Parental Leave Top‑Up Pay and Vacation Programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the company.
• Retirement planning through the Company’s RRSP.
• Compensation: $147,000 - $184,000 CA D annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant’s relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Staff Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications that solve real‑world problems and enhance our products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

What you will do:

• Establish and document best practices and coding standards.
• Support product delivery teams by providing guidance on technical solutions when asked.
• Conduct code reviews, develop high‑quality documentation, and build robust test suites.
• Own the overall performance of products and frameworks within a defined area of focus.
• Previous experience leading POCs or technical tool adoption initiatives.
• Provide technical support for multiple applications within the technology portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multiple teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Be empowered to lead and complete software projects with minimal guidance from managers.
• Lead team discussions to define technical requirements for new and current products.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritise technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
• Respond‑to and troubleshoot highly complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Expert experience with Java, Python.
• Expert experience with Distributed Systems Design and/or Event‑Driven development.
• Expert experience and understanding of pyramid testing methodologies.
• Expert experience with build & deployment automation (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins/TeamCity).
• Experience with AWS (or any big public cloud tech), SQL, and Pub/Sub patterns (Kafka).
• Expert experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience maintaining and extending an existing codebase, adapting to pre‑existing patterns and tracing the code’s path of execution.
• Expert experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing distributed systems using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch Logs, and distributed tracing frameworks.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Deployment automation.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

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At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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