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 strong 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.
Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:
Participate and contribute to project research and discovery:
Contribute to technical field research and architecture exploration and discovery; and
Lead technical discovery and deliver related Artifacts such as diagrams and documentation.
Provide solution design and development services related to:
Detailed solution designs based on shared understanding from discovery;
Completion of features for the continued development of exemplar projects that meet the needs of the product owners and improve the experience of Albertans;
Functional and non-functional defect discovery and resolution; and
Enhancements to solution code quality, tooling, and documentation for improved maintainability.
Collaborate with Front-End Designers to deliver solutions aligned to a consistent look and feel.
Advise and inform Digital Architects and Product Owners on technical efforts and implementation options to facilitate frequent delivery.
Support solution deployment and launch for limited and general availability.
Contribute to a platform of user-centric services through:
Focus on reuse in solution design and implementation; and
Direct contribution to reusable common components and capabilities.
Sustain ongoing development through onboarding of technical team members, maintaining technical documentation, adopting and improving team development and quality practices and processes.
Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and best practices utilizing Dual-Track Development to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the project with open communication in a high-performance team culture.
The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.
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.
The Province reserves the right to alter this work arrangement on reasonable notice to the Developer(s). The Supplier and the Developer(s) will be consulted about the alteration in work arrangement; however, the Province retains ultimate discretion as to the appropriate work arrangement.
Facilities
Developer(s) shall be responsible for providing all of their equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the Developer(s) have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.
In the event that the Developer(s) is directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the Developer(s) shall continue to be responsible for providing computers and software and the Province shall continue to ensure that the Developer(s) have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.
The virtual meeting tool for the Province is Microsoft Teams. Zoom may sometimes be used when needed, however, Zoom accounts are not provided by the Province.
Criminal Records Checks
Upon request by the Province, the Developer(s) shall, at no cost to the Province, provide a current criminal record check. A Developer may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the criminal record is unacceptable.
Should a Developer be assigned to a team that requires Enhanced Security Clearance, prior to performing Services, the Developer must provide the Province with an Enhanced Security Clearance. A Developer may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the Enhanced Security Clearance or equivalent is unacceptable. The Province does not receive any information specific to the reason an Enhanced Security Clearance may be rejected. Participating law enforcement agencies only identify if an applicant’s clearance is not accepted.
Developer(s) should be aware that over the course of the WO, Developer(s) may be required to complete higher-level security clearances, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret Clearance. Please ensure applicants are eligible to apply if required by the ministry.
Acceptance by the Province of all Developer(s) requires written approval from the Province following acceptable security clearances.
Evaluation
The evaluation criteria will be distributed within the following categories. Subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), the evaluation of Responses shall be confidential, and not released to any party.
Requirements – 40%
Interview – 50%
Pricing – 10%
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.
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