Back-End Developer - Senior

Job Posting ID: GOAPRDJP00000611

Period: 23/07/2025 to 22/07/2026

Buyer: Government of Alberta

Contingent Resource Request Close Date/Time

Unless stated otherwise in the Job Posting, opportunities will close at 11:59:59 PM, Alberta Time, on the respond by date.

Pay Rate: CAD $80.00 per hour

Maximum Submissions per Supplier 3

Site: Government of Alberta (1000)

Location: 2ND FL - JG O'DONOGHUE BLDG (BEDMJGO207)

Work Location: 7000 - 113 ST Edmonton Alberta CAN T6H 5T6

Description:

Project Overview The Government of Alberta (GoA) has embarked on transforming the work of government to deliver simpler, more efficient, and better services for the citizens of Alberta, thereby ensuring that the needs of Albertans are effectively met in the digital age. The GoA has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization.

The Digital

Design and Delivery Division (DDD) is the Province's new centre for digital delivery. It was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centred design approaches together with Agile methodology and modern data practices.

DDD is currently working with Ministries across the GoA establishing working relationships with Ministries throughout this engagement. DDD's Platforms branch manages large-scale enterprise projects to build and maintain high-impact platforms, products and services related to identity and access management, payment distributions, and e-commerce.

DDD's Platforms branch is looking for up to two (2) experienced and motivated Senior Back-End Developers (Developers) to lead and manage the back-end implementation of large-scale enterprise platforms, products and services. If you're passionate about delivering enterprise solutions that ensure government services are secure, cost-effective, and easy to access, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Developer(s) will be working with modern, user-centered Agile processes within a high-performing team culture to make a meaningful impact.

The Developer(s) plays a key role in leading technology research and discovery, with a solid focus on security, user experience, performance, and maintainability. They are responsible for the back-end architecture and design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Developers, Digital and Data Architects, and Product Owners.



They translate functional requirements and user needs into technical solutions while ensuring alignment with user-centered design principles.

The Developer(s) is responsible for applying security best practices, ensuring solutions meet regulatory and compliance standards. They lead in code reviews, guaranteeing high code quality. The Developer(s) collaborates with DevOps teams to integrate code into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring seamless and rapid deployments with minimal disruption to users and business operations.

The Developer(s) proactively monitors and resolves performance and security issues, continuously upgrading technologies to reduce technical debt and address potential vulnerabilities. The Developer(s) is responsible for maintaining back-end development processes, artifacts, and documentation.

To succeed, a solid background in back-end development is required. A strong technical understanding of current and emerging technologies, coupled with excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills is essential. The ability to balance business acumen with project leadership expertise will be crucial to successfully navigate and deliver in this dynamic environment.

Technology Stack

React, React Native, TypeScript, .NET/NET Core Framework, C#, Azure App Services, Azure cloud-based development, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, and GitHub.

Scope of Services The Developer(s) will be required on a full-time basis working across two (2) to three (3) projects. Time, location, and frequency of work will vary depending on the needs of the particular project. At the end of each term, it is expected that the Developer(s) may work a maximum of 1,960 hours, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Province.

However, a Developer may be required to work fewer or more hours depending on the nature and needs of their work, as directed by the Province.

Location of Work

Developer(s) will primarily work remotely; however, may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province.



At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Province. Work must be conducted within Canada.

Anticipated Interviews dates

Interviews are estimated to be held between June 27th - July 3rd.

Mandatory Training Courses

Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but is not limited to FOIP, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.

Incumbency: Net New Roles

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE

ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN THE RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.

EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.

THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.

Qualification Assessment

Must Have

Education

Yes/No - Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT or related field of study.

Yes

Work Experience

Duration - Experience in API development with strong expertise in back-end architecture design,...

7 years

Duration - Experience with mobile app development.

2 years

Duration - Experience working as a Senior Back-End Developer on large-scale enterprise projects...

8 years

Duration - Experience working on large-scale enterprise applications using relational databases...

7 years

Duration - Experience working on the same enterprise project for at least two (2) years.

2 years

Duration - Experience working within an agile development environment.

5 years

Nice to Have

Work Experience

Duration - Experience developing with unfamiliar technology stacks and/or adapting to current teams...

2 years

Duration - Experience incrementally transforming existing legacy systems into modern digital serv...

3 years

Duration - Experience in the Government of Alberta environment or an environment of...

2 years

Duration - Experience with Dual-Track Development process.

2 years

Duration - Experience with leveraging Artificial Intelligent (AI) tools for back-end development.

1 years

Duration - Experience working in large global or national organizations.

2 years

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