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Software Engineer/Developer

Software Engineer/Developer Job Description

Software engineers/developers in Canada play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining software applications. They leverage their programming skills and understanding of software development principles to create efficient and user-friendly software solutions.

Typical Software Engineer/Developer Duties:

Analyze and translate business requirements into technical specifications. Participate in various stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as assigned (design, development, testing, deployment). Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to coding standards and best practices. Develop and implement unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality (may expand to integration testing based on experience). Collaborate with other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the development process. Troubleshoot and debug software issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

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Salary for Software Engineer/Developer
84750 - 128500
25th percentile
84750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
113750
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
128500
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Senior Software Engineer/Developer 118000 138500 158000 Applications Architect 115000 151500 185250 Software and Applications Manager 105750 135000 167750 DevOps Engineer 104250 131750 160000 Project Manager – Technology 101750 131500 152500 Product Manager – Technology 99750 121500 144000 Cloud Computing Analyst 86500 118500 139750 Site Reliability Engineer 96250 114250 141000 Mobile Applications Developer 86250 112250 143000 Scrum Master 87750 110750 127500 Business Systems Analyst – Technology 81250 108000 130750 Systems Analyst – Technology 90750 106750 117000 IT Technical Writer 69750 85250 100750

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