Software Engineer jobs in Canada

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives. Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry‑leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments. As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

The vacant Senior Software Developer role will report to the Practice Leader, Product Enablement.

• Developing and maintaining the company’s highly distributed, high‑performance systems.
• Building and supporting resilient microservices applications, encompassing the full development lifecycles.
• Contributing to system and application architecture and produce detailed design and maintenance documentations.
• Supporting the operations group in application problem analysis and resolution.
• Participating in rotating on‑call support when required.

• A University degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years software development experience.
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full‑time capacity. Experience with REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Experience in Java application development using frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience in database design and development using relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Experience in cloud technologies like AWS or Azure.
• Experience in containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS.
• Experience in application security such as authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Experience in caching solutions like Redis and Hazelcast.
• Experience with event‑driven and messaging‑based architectures.
• Experience developing high‑throughput, low latency systems is highly valued.
• Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular.
• Experience working in agile development environments and contributing to the full software delivery lifecycle.

The hiring range for this position is $120,000-$150,000, and you will also be eligible for our short‑term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job‑related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well‑being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge.
• Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits coverage for peace of mind.
• Market‑leading employer‑funded RRSP program to invest in your future.
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work‑life balance.
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top‑up to support growing families.
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact.

• Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross‑Check, Public Safety Verification, 5‑year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.