Back-End Developer - Senior - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5

Job Description

Location Primarily remote (within Canada). Occasional on-site meetings in Edmonton may be required. Duration Full-time, with potential extensions up to 24 months. Project Overview The Government of Alberta (GoA) is transforming its digital services to deliver simpler, more efficient, and citizen-centric solutions. The Digital Design and Delivery Division (DDD) leads this modernization, ensuring high-quality digital services through Agile methodologies, human-centered design, and modern data practices.The Platforms branch within DDD is seeking two (2) Senior Back-End Developers to lead the development of large-scale enterprise platforms, focusing on security, performance, and scalability. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadershipamp; Development

• Lead back-end architecture, design, and implementation for enterprise solutions.
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and database integrations.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for maintainability and performance.

Collaborationamp; Agile Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Designers, Product Owners, DevOps).
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with user needs.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies with a focus on iterative delivery.

Discoveryamp; Documentation

• Contribute to technical research, discovery, and architecture planning.
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, and reusable components.
• Mentor team members and onboard new developers.

Technology Stack

• Back-End: .NET/.NET Core, C#, Azure App Services, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB
• Front-End: React, React Native, TypeScript
• DevOpsamp; Tools: GitHub, Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipelines

Mandatory Requirements Education

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Work Experience (Must Have)

• 7+ years in API and back-end development with strong architecture design skills.
• 8+ years as a Senior Back-End Developer on large-scale enterprise projects.
• 7+ years working with relational databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• 5+ years in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 2+ years in mobile app development.
• 2+ years on the same enterprise project (demonstrated long-term commitment).

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 3+ years modernizing legacy systems into digital services.
• 2+ years in Government of Alberta or similar public-sector environments.
• 2+ years with Dual-Track Development.
• 1+ years using AI tools in back-end development.
• Experience in large national/global organizations.