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Temporary Weekend Software Developer Jobs in Ontario

Adlib Software

Senior Systems Engineer

Oakville, ON

Adlib Software is the leading provider of unstructured document and data transformation software ... This role will cover a temporary leave of absence and last approximately 12-14 months. This role ...

Td

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Toronto, ON

CA$170K - CA$250K/yr

... temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually. TD is committed to ... You value good software design and sweat over details in code and API design * You take great ...

Uottawa

APTPUO-Winter 2027- GNG2501 C

Ottawa, ON

CA$239.47/hr

Faculte de genie / Faculty of Engineering Academic Unit: Ecole de conception et d'innovation ... Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05 ...

Infotek Consulting Inc.

Siebel Developer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$85 - CA$100/hr

... and weekend support when required Qualifications • Degree or diploma in Computer Science or ... software design methodologies and documentation tools • Experience with software requirements ...

Uottawa

APTPUO-2027 Winter-SEG/CSI/ELG2911F

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$239.47/hr

... the software engineer. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/06 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD ...

Buttcon Construction

Web Development Student

Woodbridge, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$24/hr

... on a temporary full-time contract basis for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of ... Software Engineering, Interactive Media, or a related field to gain hands-on experience working on ...

Td

Machine Learning Engineer II

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$154K - CA$199K/yr

... temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually. TD is committed to ... software development practices * Strong coding proficiency: python, R, SQL and / or Scala, cloud ...

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What is a Temporary Weekend Software Developer?

A Temporary Weekend Software Developer is a software professional hired on a short-term basis specifically to work during weekends. Their responsibilities typically include writing, testing, and maintaining code, fixing bugs, or supporting ongoing software projects during weekend hours. This role is ideal for companies needing extra development support outside regular business hours or for those with projects that require fast turnaround. Temporary positions usually last for a set duration, such as a few weeks or months, depending on project needs.

What is the difference between Temporary Weekend Software Developer vs Part-Time Software Engineer?

AspectTemporary Weekend Software DeveloperPart-Time Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fieldSimilar credentials, often with additional certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, often on weekendsOngoing part-time roles, flexible hours, may include weekends
Employer UsageUsed by companies needing weekend-specific support or short-term projectsUsed by companies seeking flexible, ongoing part-time software development
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing short-term weekend roles with ongoing part-time positionsIndividuals exploring flexible, part-time software development opportunities

The main difference is that a Temporary Weekend Software Developer works on short-term, weekend-specific projects, while a Part-Time Software Engineer typically has ongoing, flexible hours that may include weekends. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but serve different employment needs and durations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Weekend Software Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Weekend Software Developer, you need a solid grounding in programming languages (such as Python, Java, or JavaScript), software development methodologies, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), integrated development environments (IDEs), and agile project management tools is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you efficiently deliver quality work on tight timelines and collaborate with remote teams. These skills ensure you can quickly integrate into ongoing projects, meet deliverables over short periods, and maintain productivity in a flexible, often fast-paced setting.

What are some common challenges faced by Temporary Weekend Software Developers, and how can they be addressed?

Temporary Weekend Software Developers often face challenges such as limited onboarding time, adjusting quickly to existing codebases, and collaborating remotely with teams that primarily work during weekdays. To overcome these hurdles, it’s important to proactively communicate with your project manager, make thorough use of available documentation, and utilize collaboration tools like Slack or Jira to stay aligned with ongoing work. Flexibility, strong time management, and a willingness to ask clarifying questions can help ensure you contribute effectively, even within a condensed schedule.
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Senior Systems Developer/Designer (2) - Temporary Assignment Up To 18 Months

MPAC

Pickering, ON • Hybrid

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand? Do you have a passion for big data and cloud computing - and know the benefit of using data to improve business practices?

Become a Senior Systems Developer/Designer (2) - Temporary Assignment Up To 18 Months with MPAC

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.  

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.

Our Information Technology team works closely with each department across the business to design, build and deliver innovative solutions that help make MPAC an international leader in the property assessment industry. The way we think about technology is different, and our teams are proud to share their knowledge and contribute to meaningful, technology-enabled success stories that enhance operational intelligence and customer service delivery. We tackle complex problems collaboratively in an agile environment, and are committed to ensuring MPAC technology is consistently available, scalable, performance-based and secure. We're a group of forward-thinking and talented professionals who stay ahead of the game by using open source technology, cutting-edge cloud computing, advanced analytics and predictive and machine learning models.

Job Description

What makes you great for this role?

You are forward thinking and can provide technical leadership in systems analysis, design, development, configuration and support services related to the inception, elaboration, construction and transition of a diverse range of IS solutions.

We have:

  • A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff to work with
  • Leadership that supports you 
  • An enterprise that embraces change
  • A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

You have: 

  • A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible systems development experience and advanced knowledge of:
    • Computer science concepts including programming patterns, data structure and algorithms
    • Implementing software engineering best practice, such as continuous integration/continuous delivery, version control, documentation, and automated testing
    • Application design using software design patterns, web services, and messaging technologies
  • At least 2 years of experience in a senior technical development capacity, analyzing, designing and developing/configuring applications utilizing one or more of the following technologies:
    • Python, Groovy, (+ for PostgreSQL, Amazon Web Services - Lambda functions and Elastic Search, Kubernetes)
    • JavaScript, REACT, TypeScript, HTML and CSS, and RESTful APIs
  • Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into IT solutions
  • Analytical and interpretative reasoning skills to assess client needs and develop cost effective and efficient IT solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people

Nice to have:

  • Certification earned or in progress in the above technologies

What you will do: 

  • Analyze and design IS solutions to meet business/client needs
  • Take a lead role in the analysis and design of IS solutions during the application development process and life cycle
  • Create prototypes or proof-of-concept efforts, ensuring quality attributes (performance, scalability, extensibility) are met
  • Lead investigations, diagnosis and solution recommendations for reported incidents/problems and carry out the technical activities associated with the deployment of new systems/subsystems
  • Provide application and technical support related to assigned applications to Technology Infrastructure teams and on-call support for production systems
  • Provide senior level technical advice and expertise regarding technical requirements, resources and cost estimates
  • Coach and mentor junior staff
  • Research technology, systems and products, recommending tools, techniques, standards and performance criteria ensuring compliance with Enterprise Architecture

Additional Information:

  • Requisition ID:  3051 
  • Existing Vacancy: Yes
  • Job Type: Union
  • Closing Date: June 17, 2026

Ready to apply?

Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.

MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflect the diversity of the public and communities we serve.

Persons with disability who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to careers@mpac.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that MPAC prohibits employees from holding a current/valid real estate license and successful applicants must at least suspend their real estate licenses during their period of employment at MPAC as outlined in our Employee Code of Conduct.

Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website.

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