Junior Systems Developer (New Grad) (10) Job Details

Date: May 14, 2026

Location:

Pickering, ON, CA

Type of Position: Permanent ( Standard Req Only)

Type of Position:

Number of Positions: 10

Salary Min: $66,220.00

Salary Max: $74,902.00

Description:

Become a Junior Systems Developer (New Grad) (10) with MPAC

Big Data. Real Impact.

MPAC is the largest property assessment jurisdiction in North America. Our Information Technology team builds and maintains platforms that power property data for every municipality in Ontario - open source tech, cloud computing, advanced analytics, and machine learning models. We tackle complex problems in an agile environment, and we move fast.

The Stack - Real tools. Real scale.

From day one you are across a modern, enterprise-grade stack:

Front-end: React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS3
Back-end: Java, Rust, Node.js, Python, Linux
Data: Postgres, micro services, AJAX, SQL, Spark, JSON
Infrasturcture: Kubernetes, docker, AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Jira
Methods: Agile / Scrum, Rapid Prototyping

Not Your Regular First Job!

In this role based in Pickering, Ontario, you'll work at the intersection of modern software development and enterprise-scale systems. What you can expect:

Exposure across the full stack and multiple technologies from day one
A team of skilled, collaborative engineers invested in your growth
Leadership that supports and backs you!
Open source tech, cloud computing, advanced analytics and machine learning
Competitive compensation, friendly and open environment where your work truly matters
Work that is genuinely consequential - municipalities in Ontario depend on what we build

Job Description

What You Bring - Sharp. Curious. Recent Grad.
We don't just want someone who can write clean code - we want the person who has been knee-deep in a custom build, who's deployed their own Kubernetes cluster just to host a personal project, who is passionate about database indexing strategies for fun. What you will bring:

Recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Front-end chops: React or Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS
Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) fundamentals and solid data structure knowledge
Familiarity with Python, Rust, webservices, Hibernate
Can build dynamic single-page appications
Writes clean, documented code and uses version control like second nature
Communicates clearly
Self-directed and comfortable managing competing priorities
Keeps up with tech trends because you find it interesting

What you will do - Build Things That Matter!

Ship UI features and debug interfaces based on real technical requirements
Write high-quality, well-documented, tested code alongside senior engineers who want to mentor you
Support systems analysis on proposed enhancements - understand full impact before a line gets written
Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts: mock demos, performance tests, scalability checks
Participate in design reviews ensuring solutions meet functional and architectural standards
Document business problems and existing code - great engineers leave things better than they found them

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.

Additional Information:

Requisition ID: 3024
Job Type: Union
Closing Date: May 28, 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.

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