Backend Developer Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Find Backend Developer opportunities in Nova Scotia, Canada. Browse 90 open positions from top employers in the area.

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Software Developer – Java, AWS & PL/SQL (AI-Assisted Development)

BMO Bank of Montreal

Halifax, NS, CAN Full-time $61,600 - $113,900 / year

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Software Developer – Java, AWS & PL/SQL (AI-Assisted Development) to support Loan Servicing and Commercial Lending applications. The role focuses on modernizing legacy systems through Java migration, AWS cloud transformation, and AI-assisted development using tools like GitHub Copilot.

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C++ Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

Targeted Talent's client team developing cutting‑edge microchips with neural networks. The C++ Developer will design and implement high‑performance C++/Python code, optimize combinatorial and graph algorithms, and integrate FPGA place‑and‑route flows.

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Web Developer

Content Bloom

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B4A 1E5, Canada Full-time

Content Bloom is a close-knit international consulting company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, working with Fortune 500 and leading organizations to build digital experiences, applications, and integrations with enterprise Content Management Systems such as Optimizely, RWS Tridion, Sitecore, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). As a Web Developer on the Solutions Delivery team, you will help understand client requirements, build and maintain reusable web pages and components, investigate a

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Data Developer

Sprypointservices

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Full-time Remote

SpryPoint is a high-growth software company modernizing utility customer service and operations with a cloud-native platform. As a Data Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain reporting and analytics solutions using PostgreSQL and Metabase, turning data into meaningful insights for clients and internal teams.

Last seen Aug 24, 2026
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Java Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Canada Full-time Remote

Software Development team building enterprise‑scale products. The Java Developer will design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java 8, Lambdas, and streaming APIs, integrate with AWS and RESTful services, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

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IT Developer

Graybar Canada

Halifax,NS,Canada Full-time On-site

Graybar Canada IT team drives digital integration across Infor CSD, Salesforce and MS Fabric to streamline supply chain operations. The IT Developer builds integrations, automates workflows, and ensures data flows efficiently, collaborating with business stakeholders and a high‑performing IT group.

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Senior Mobile Developer

ACCEO Solutions

Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote CA$125,000 - CA$135,000 / year

Mobile Development team at SirsiDynix (Canada) Inc. builds native Android and iOS applications using Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose, and SwiftUI. The Senior Mobile Developer leads architectural decisions, mentors junior engineers, and drives CI/CD pipelines for multi‑tenant white‑label apps.

Last seen Aug 27, 2026
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Director of Software Development

Targeted Talent

Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

Director of Software Development at Targeted Talent, leading full‑stack engineering teams for a global last‑mile delivery enterprise. Drives architectural decisions, mentors junior developers, and oversees Java, Node.js, MongoDB, React, and cloud‑native microservices on AWS. Remote initially with relocation to Vancouver, offering competitive salary, equity, performance bonus, health and dental benefits, and three weeks vacation.

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Senior J2EE Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada Full-time Remote

Targeted Talent is seeking a Senior J2EE Developer to join a global enterprise client’s software team. The role focuses on building and maintaining Java microservices, leveraging Java 8 lambdas, streaming, AWS, and RESTful APIs.

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Senior Java Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax,Canada Full-time Remote

Software Development team building enterprise Java applications for a global product. The Senior Java Developer leads microservices design, mentors junior engineers, conducts code reviews and drives architectural decisions using Java 8, AWS and RESTful APIs.

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Land Development Designer

Stantec

Charlottetown, PE, Canada Full-time Hybrid

Community Development team at Stantec designs vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods and infrastructure. The Land Development Designer creates engineering drawings, grading, site servicing and road designs for residential, commercial and institutional projects, performs earthwork quantity analysis, prepares submission packages and supports construction inspections.

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Senior Database Developer

ResMed

Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time On-site

Database Engineering team at ResMed builds and maintains high‑performance data platforms supporting critical health products. The Senior Database Developer designs MongoDB solutions, optimizes MySQL/Aurora on AWS, and integrates databases with EKS‑based deployments, collaborating with developers and DBAs to ensure availability and scalability.

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Senior Mobile Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Canada Full-time Remote

Mobile Development team at Targeted Talent builds SaaS products for Fortune 500 enterprises. The Senior Mobile Developer designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications from inception through ongoing support, leveraging Kotlin, Swift, and C# while integrating SQL databases.

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Senior Android Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

Mobile Development Team at Targeted Talent builds high‑performance Android applications for a global enterprise product. The Senior Android Developer will design, code, and maintain Kotlin‑based mobile apps, implement clean architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

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R Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

We are seeking an experienced R Developer for a fintech client based in Vancouver. The role focuses on building data pipelines and analytical solutions using R and the tidyverse, integrating relational and non-relational databases, and leveraging big data services like Spark and Kafka.

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Net Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Canada Full-time Remote

We are seeking an experienced C#/.Net Developer for a large fintech client. The role involves building and maintaining .Net applications, collaborating on front‑end features using React or Angular, and integrating with SQL databases and cloud services.

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Intermediate Land Development Engineer

Stantec

Dartmouth, NS, Canada Full-time Hybrid

Stantec’s Community Development team seeks an Intermediate Land Development Engineer to design and manage land development projects across Atlantic Canada. The role involves engineering design, regulatory submissions, project coordination, client liaison, and construction support.

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Java Developer (Intermediate to Senior)

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

Java Development Team builds scalable backend services for a global enterprise product. The role designs and implements Java 8 microservices, RESTful APIs, and AWS cloud infrastructure while driving test‑driven development and performance monitoring.

Last seen Aug 27, 2026
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Senior Node.js Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Remote

Fintech client seeking a Senior Node.js Developer to build and maintain robust back‑end services for its platform. The role involves designing REST APIs, integrating with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases, and collaborating with front‑end teams using React/Redux.

Last seen Aug 27, 2026
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Senior C++ Developer

Targeted Talent

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time On-site $130,000 - $150,000 / year

Targeted Talent is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to enhance its Software Development Kit used by other developers. The role involves developing new SDK features, improving existing ones, and handling the full development lifecycle from requirements to maintenance, as well as researching and presenting technical proposals.

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Backend Developer Jobs in Nova Scotia: FAQ

How many Backend Developer jobs in Nova Scotia are open right now?

90 Backend Developer jobs in Nova Scotia are live on NextGig, all seen active within the last 45 days. The list refreshes daily as new roles are posted and filled ones drop off.

Which companies are hiring for Backend Developer jobs in Nova Scotia?

Employers with current openings include BMO Bank of Montreal, Targeted Talent, Content Bloom, Sprypointservices, Graybar Canada, ACCEO Solutions, and others. Every listing links straight to the employer's application page.

What do Backend Developer jobs in Nova Scotia pay?

3 of the 20 newest listings disclose pay, for example $61,600 - $113,900 / year at BMO Bank of Montreal, CA$125,000 - CA$135,000 / year at ACCEO Solutions, $130,000 - $150,000 / year at Targeted Talent. Open a listing for the full compensation details.

Are any of these roles remote?

Of the 20 newest listings on this page, 13 are remote and 2 are hybrid. The work model is shown on each job card.