Digital Architect - 100% Remote
Recrute Action•Edmonton, AB
•CA$90 - CA$115•Remote
About The Position
Work on impactful public sector digital transformation projects focused on modern technologies, agile delivery, and innovative digital services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help modernize platforms and improve the digital experience in a flexible remote environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of experience leading cross-functional agile product teams.
- 5 years of experience as a software architect leading the design and delivery of digital solutions.
- 2 years of experience working with teams applying UX design, service design, and design thinking methodologies.
- 4 years of experience defining and communicating solution architecture.
- 5 years of experience communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- 4 years of experience applying secure development practices and managing security considerations.
- 4 years of experience designing and managing APIs, including RESTful services.
- 2 years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing.
- 5 years of experience transforming legacy systems into modern digital services environments.
- 2 years of experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- 2 years of experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
- 4 years of experience working within public sector digital service frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the solution architecture of digital services while ensuring alignment with citizen-centered design principles and agile software delivery approaches.
- Develop overall architectural plans and uncover existing system contexts.
- Provide recommendations, prototypes, and technical discovery activities to support solution feasibility.
- Define and oversee iterative solution designs while analyzing impacts, risks, and system exposure.
- Guide teams through the implementation of digital services and facilitate frequent product delivery.
- Determine integration approaches and define target-state system boundaries and interactions.
- Identify opportunities to leverage common digital service components and shared capabilities.
- Provide guidance for detailed solution implementation designs and review code changes.
- Contribute to code development activities related to user stories and technical tasks when required.
- Coach and mentor product teams within agile delivery environments.
- Contribute to the architectural vision for user-centric digital platforms and shared service capabilities.
- Support the development of principles, metrics, and standards related to service quality and delivery.
- Prepare architecture documentation, diagrams, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of architecture practices and delivery processes.
Benefits
- Salaried: $90-100 per hour.
- Incorporated Business Rate: $105-115 per hour.
- 12-month contract with a maximum extension term of 24 months.
- Daytime schedule of 7.25 hours per day and 36.25 hours per week.
- On-site meetings in Alberta may be required with reasonable notice.
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
