Graduate Technical Developer
Accelerate Graduate Development Program
Bursting Silver Background
A 2-time Top 100 Best Workplaces in Canada and 4-time Great Place to Work® Certified company, Bursting Silver is a professional services company focused on delivering technical solutions to Canadian and US non-profit’s, including professional associations, unions, regulatory bodies and non-governmental agencies. Bursting Silver has staff across Canada and the United States, and we pride ourselves on having fun while we work! We are looking for team members who have a passion for technology, are driven by providing exceptional service to clients, and love to find creative solutions to solve tough problems. Our service offerings include mobile applications, web-based applications, AI products, IT strategy, business analysis, project management, data migrations, system upgrades and application support.
All of our roles are remote, however, Bursting Silver has an office at 171 E Liberty St in Toronto beside Exhibition GO station and provides a base for team members to collaborate, should they choose to avail of this option.
Role Overview
Bursting Silver are seeking applicants for our Graduate Technical Developer roles. We are hiring for our second cohort of graduates to join the Accelerate Graduate Development Program for 2026.
The program is designed to balance future resourcing needs for our tight-knit team with growth and development opportunities for early stage/entry level candidates looking to start a career in Technical Development in the technology consulting and professional services industry.
The program is an initial 1-year full time contract with the possibility of a permanent offer, dependent on individuals’ performance and demonstrated abilities against defined criteria.
Over the course of the first year, you will:
- Work in a dedicated team as a Graduate Technical Developer
- Receive curated development opportunities across soft and hard skills
- Gain an understanding of the non-profit technology consulting industry
- Become a key part of Bursting Silver – contributing to client projects and the success of our team
- Gain exposure to key technologies and methodologies including iMIS (Association & Membership Software), development lifecycle & implementation practices
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking recent or soon-to-be graduates who are ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have strong communication, analytical, and technical skills, and a passion for solving complex problems
- Be proactive and self-motivated, with the discipline to work independently and as part of a team
- Value collaboration and bring a positive, client-focused mindset
- Show integrity, responsibility, and initiative in everything they do
- Be motivated to make a meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and community
Key Responsibilities
The successful Graduate Technical Developer will gain hands-on experience across a variety of client projects and internal initiatives, including:
- Contributing to product development and web application builds
- Supporting AI configuration and integration activities
- Assisting in website design and front-end development
- Performing data migration and database query work
- Participating in testing, deployment, and ongoing code maintenance
- Preparing technical documentation and solution components
- Supporting development workstreams, project timelines, and team communication
- Participating in professional development and certification opportunities
Technologies used
Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, .NET Core, HTML5/CSS/SASS, JavaScript/JSON, jQuery, TypeScript, C#, Angular/AngularJS, and SQL Server
Entry Requirements & Eligibility
The Accelerate Graduate Development Program is accepting applications from candidates across Canada who meet the following criteria:
New Graduates
- You have graduated within the last 3 years (2023-2026) from a diploma level course or above
- You have graduated from an ESDC accredited post-secondary institute (or international equivalent)
- Your field of study was Technical, Software or Analytical focused
- You have no more than 2 years cumulative experience as a Technical/Software Developer (including co-op placements/internships)
Early Career Candidates
Bursting Silver also invites candidates who are exploring a change to a career in technical software development who have no more than 2 years’ professional experience in the last 3 years as a Technical Developer.
What We Offer
- Excellent pay rates & an increase upon successful completion of the program (Permanent offer)
- Comprehensive benefits package from day 1
- 2-time Top 100 Best Workplaces in Canada & 4-time Great Place to Work® Certified company
- 4-day work week during the summer months & flexible work hours around our core hours
- “Remote First” environment with flexible work & office locations
- Regular company social events, games nights, virtual and in-person
- Annual fully paid company retreat
- Recent destinations include St. John's, Dominican Republic, Nashville, and a Caribbean cruise
- Considerable paid time off including vacation days, wellness days, and additional leave options
- A commitment to effective communication
- Regular All-Hands meetings delivering in-depth company updates
- Regular impactful & engaging Lunch & Learns
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development within the company
- Continuous, team-based, professional and personal development sessions
If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please submit your application via our application portal today!
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, May 29th, 2026
- Interviews & Assessments: Early to Mid-June 2026
- Program Start Date: June/July 2026* (Subject to change)
