Software developer
Find a software developer who can design, build and maintain the applications your business depends on, with Finch handling the search from sourcing to interviews.
Technology & engineering recruitmentSoftware developer recruitment in Toronto and the GTA
Finch helps Toronto and GTA employers hire developers, testers and DevOps engineers who can do the work you need, through a retainer search built around your stack.
Hiring a developer looks simple on paper. You post the job, applications arrive, and then the real work starts: separating people who can ship maintainable code from people who list every framework they have ever read about. For a business owner or a small HR team, that sorting takes weeks of evenings, technical interviews you may not feel qualified to run and a real risk of hiring the wrong person.
Finch Employment works on a retainer basis for employers across Toronto and the GTA. We start with a consultation about your product, your stack and your team, then advertise, source and screen candidates against those requirements. You receive a shortlist of suitable developers, we arrange the interviews and we follow up after the start date. You spend your time on the final decision, not the first pass.
Why hiring developers takes a specialist
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Job titles mean different things at different companies, so a senior developer at one firm may have the experience of an intermediate at another.
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Résumés are crowded with frameworks and buzzwords, which makes it hard to tell real hands-on experience from a short course or a weekend tutorial.
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Strong developers usually already have jobs and rarely answer generic postings, so reaching them takes direct sourcing and a clear pitch about your work.
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Technical skill is only half the hire; you also need someone who writes readable code, takes code review well and explains trade-offs to non-technical colleagues.
How we screen software development candidates
- Hands-on experience with the languages, frameworks and tools in your stack, confirmed through detailed technical conversation
- Code quality habits such as version control, automated testing, code review and documentation
- The size and type of projects the candidate has worked on, and their actual role in each
- Communication with non-technical stakeholders and comfort with your team's way of working, whether agile, Kanban or less formal
- Eligibility to work in Canada, location and availability for on-site, hybrid or remote arrangements
Where we recruit software development professionals
We run software development searches for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada.
Roles we fill
Software development roles we recruit for
Web developer
Hire a web developer who builds fast, accessible, well-structured websites and web applications, with Finch screening candidates before you meet them.
Full-stack developer
Hire a developer who can work across your user interface, server-side code and database, with Finch screening for genuine depth at each layer.
Mobile app developer
Find an iOS, Android or cross-platform developer who has shipped real apps, with Finch managing the search and the interview scheduling.
QA tester
Hire a quality assurance tester who finds problems before your customers do, whether you need manual testing, automation or both.
DevOps engineer
Hire a DevOps engineer who automates your builds and deployments, manages infrastructure as code and helps keep your systems stable.
Product manager
Find a product manager who can decide what your team builds next and explain why, with Finch screening for shipped products and sound judgment.
UI/UX designer
Hire a designer who makes your website, app or business software easy to use, with Finch reviewing portfolios and design process before you see a candidate.
How it works
How a software development search works
Consultation
Tell us about the role, your team and your timeline. We agree on a retainer and fees tailored to the position.
Retainer & search
Your retainer starts the search. We advertise, source and screen candidates for you.
Shortlist & interviews
You meet only suitable candidates. We arrange every interview.
Hire & follow-up
We manage the offer and check in after your new hire starts.
Retainer-based recruiting. Fees are tailored to every position, and a retainer up front starts your search.Book a consultation
Software development recruitment: questions employers ask
Do you test candidates' coding skills?
We screen technical experience through structured conversations about each candidate's projects, tools and decisions, and we can include a take-home exercise or a technical assessment you provide. Many employers prefer to run their own final technical interview, and we arrange it. The aim is that every developer on your shortlist has already shown the experience the role requires before you spend time with them.
Can you recruit for remote or hybrid developer roles?
Yes. Many development roles in the GTA are hybrid or fully remote. During the consultation we confirm where the person must live or work, your time zone needs and how often you expect them in the office. We then screen candidates against those terms so there are no surprises at offer stage.
How are fees set for developer searches?
Finch works on a retainer basis only. The fee is agreed per position based on its requirements, such as seniority, specialization and how hard the skills are to find. The retainer is paid up front to begin the search, and we explain exactly what it covers during the consultation so you know what to expect.
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Tell us about your software development opening
Tell us who you need. A Finch recruiter will call you back within one business day to talk through the role and retainer.
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