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Spiria

Lead Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$100/hr

As a Lead Software Developer at Spiria, you will: * Provide an advisory role to clients. * Provide functional and technical leadership within projects. * Make recommendations for the development and ...

SRC Can

Senior Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · Remote

CA$10K - CA$135K/yr

Applied knowledge and experience with data engineering. * Ability to lead development teams in a ... Applied experience leading software developers, either as a formal people manager or senior ...

Larus Technologies

Software Engineer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Our Software Engineering team is currently developing end-to-end real-time solutions for the public ... Provide guidance and mentorship and lead technical discussions; * Use or develop GIS software; and

Versaterm

Staff Software Engineer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

... our engineering team toward excellence, from concept through release. What You Do * Provide ... Lead the design and architecture of complex Android apps, ensuring scalability, reliability, and ...

Ericsson

Software Developer Co-op

Ottawa, ON

When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best ... Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering ...

Warnerbros

Senior Software Developer in Test

Kanata, ON · On-site

Experience with connected TV ecosystems such as Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung Tizen, or LG webOS. * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in Test * Lead end-to-end ...

Nokia

Embedded Platform Software Developer

Kanata, ON · On-site

We lead the industry in Network Processor technology (FP4 @ 3 Tb/s), QoS, parallel processing ... Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer/software engineering, Computer Science, equivalent, or better.

CIRA

Senior Software Developer (12 months)

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Lead the design and development of extended detection and response (XDR) and DNS-based ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related technical field. 7+ years ...

Ciena

Senior Manager Software Development

Ottawa, ON

CA$139/hr

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and mentor a talented team of software developers while driving innovation in embedded software on the fastest growing Ciena product? We are seeking an experienced and ...

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How much do lead software engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead software engineering in Ottawa, ON is $130,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,788.00 and $154,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cities near Ottawa, ON with the most Lead Software Engineering job openings:

Infographic showing various Lead Software Engineering job openings in Ottawa, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,480 per year, or $62.7 per hour.

Lead Software Developer

Spiria

Ottawa, ON • On-site

CA$100/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Having an in-depth analysis and understanding of software development and customer issues, the Lead Software Developer evaluates and selects possible technology options for a project. They take part in evaluating efforts, solving problems and ensuring the quality of solutions.

They will review the development team's code and contributes to the knowledge transfer through functional coaching and mentoring of less experienced employees as well as playing a front-line consulting role with clients and has a relatively short learning curve when learning new languages. In addition to actively participating in the development of digital solutions, they will also work to improve the efficiency and quality of the company's development processes.  

As a Lead Software Developer at Spiria, you will:
  • Provide an advisory role to clients.
  • Provide functional and technical leadership within projects.
  • Make recommendations for the development and implementation of complex projects that require comprehensive and in-depth analysis and understanding of the client's field.
  • Review code and architecture to ensure that they comply with the company's development standards and industry best practices.
  • Write, modify, review, optimize and debug computer code.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.
  • Select libraries and development paradigms.
  • Identify opportunities to reuse code within completed projects.
  • Participate in testing and quality control activities as described in the testing strategy.
  • Participate in the service offer writing process. 
The keys to your success:
  • 8 to 10 years of experience in digital solutions development.
  • Has significant experience leading project teams.
  • Strong command of front-end architecture with Angular and openness to back-end technologies in C++ and/or Python.
  • Ability to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Understanding and knowledge of software architecture.
  • Client oriented approach.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience starting projects from scratch, full software development lifecycle experience.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to achieve set objectives in a timely manner. 
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of unit testing.
  • Good knowledge of AGILE principles and rituals. 
Employment details:
  • Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-person), because what truly matters is not where you are, but what you do.
  • Salary range: $100 000-135 000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek. 
  • 40h workweek is available. 
What we offer:
  • Vacation bank of 3 weeks per year.
  • 5 additional fixed days off during the winter holidays.
  • Flexible personal days to handle life's ups and downs.
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP with employer contributions.
  • Group insurance with broad coverage.
  • Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program via Telus Health.
  • Paid training, certification and association expenses.
  • Spiri-Flex reimbursements of $300 per year for health, ergonomics, and connectivity-related expenses. 

Work Environment 

We believe work-life balance is essential. We make this possible through a flexible work organization and a personalized working style. Whether you're at the office or in your location of choice, what matters most is the impact of your work, not where you're doing it from. 

About Us 

At Spiria, we're a team of over 150 professionals across Canada. For more than 20 years, we've been building custom software solutions driven by a strong commitment to code quality, technological excellence, collaborative creation, and customer satisfaction. 

At Spiria, we believe diversity is a major strength. We therefore adhere to the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and other marginalized communities. 

AI Notice 

Our recruitment tools use AI to assist in the initial screening of applications, but never replace the intuition and expertise of our recruitment teams. 

*Bilingualism is essential for this role. The person in this position will be required, across all their responsibilities, to collaborate with both internal and external clients throughout North America in both French and English. 

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