Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Waterloo, ON

POSITION OVERVIEW

We’re hiring an Associate Software Engineer for our Kitchener, Ontario office. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, build, test, and support software features, while receiving mentorship that helps you strengthen your technical skills, grow your confidence, and learn how high-quality healthcare software is developed. The team’s work is primarily focused on Windows desktop applications and the services that support them, with some web-based development as part of the broader platform. It’s a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to keep improving, take on increasing responsibility over time, and build a long-term path for growth and advancement. 

This position will work out of our Kitchener, Ontario office, on a hybrid basis during the week.  Our hybrid workplace fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful connection. 

We are looking for a candidate Experience with C#, familiarity with Java, C++ or JavaScript/TypeScript would be an asset, as well as experience/interest in using AI-assisted programming tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and implementing software features
• Collaborating with architects, analysts, testers and other developers
• Applying software development and testing best practices
• Assisting with development environment improvements and process refinement

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Strong skills in Object Oriented Design and software development best practices

Preferred:

• Experience with C#.
• Familiarity with Java, C++ or JavaScript/TypeScript would be an asset. 
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Spring, Groovy, Ext JS, Angular JS, Boost, STL
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum software development environment
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, or Ivy dependency management tools
• Experience with a Dependency Injection framework

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills - Interprets and digests complex information, applies logic and sound critical thinking to astutely evaluate information, identifies flaws in reasoning but integrates good judgment in presenting findings, creates insightful and comprehensible reports, devises improvements or corrections to processes/procedures/plans based on strong analytical findings.
• Creativity & Innovation - Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
• Productivity - Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, handles information flow.
• Quality Work - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Teamwork - Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

COMPENSATION 

$68,460 - $102,690 CAD/yr, dependent on experience

In alignment with applicable pay transparency legislation, we disclose the full salary range for this position.  Our compensation philosophy is designed to ensure fair and equitable pay practices that are both market-competitive and internally consistent.  Salary ranges are established using external market data and are inteded to reflect the full scope of experience, skills, and proficiency levels associated with the role.

As part of our standard hiring practice, we aim to extend offers at or near the midpoint of the range for candidates who are fully qualified and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience required to perform the role interpedently and effectively.  Final compensation decisions may very based on individual qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors, while remaining within the established range.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Canon Medical Informatics (formerly Vital Images, Inc.), what we do matters. This is at the heart of every product we develop, every service we provide, and especially each member of our team. As part of Canon Medical Systems Corporation, we lead the industry with the latest health imaging informatics solutions. Our products handle millions of medical images and health records a day across the world. Canon Medical Informatics experiences the best of both worlds with a dynamic and collaborative environment, casual culture, and agility of a mid-sized company, while having the support and resources of Canon Medical Systems Corporate, our parent company.

Our offices are based in Minnetonka, Minnesota; Waterloo, Ontario; Copenhagen, Denmark; The Netherlands; and Beijing, China. We value our team’s innovation, enthusiasm, and dedication to help improve the lives of patients. Do you want to be part of a passionate team that believes what we do matters? Then a career with Canon Medical Informatics might be right for you!

COMPANY VALUES

Unity, Courage, Tenacity, Teamwork, and Excellence

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Canon Medical Informatics offers a dynamic workplace, competitive compensation package, and room for learning and growth in our organization. This is an environment in which things move quickly and you’ll have the opportunity to wear many hats. We have a casual dress code, offer flexible work hours and actively foster work-life balance, because anything else simply isn’t sustainable. Our Minnetonka, MN office is located about 12 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Our office is near several walking paths and restaurants that are a quick drive away. Our team loves what we do and has fun doing it together. We look forward to receiving an application from you.

Canon Medical Informatics is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.