Our Edmonton Government client is seeking experienced Digital Architects to join the Digital Design and Delivery (3D) team on an initial 12-month contract to lead the transformation of public services through innovation and technology. As a Digital Architect, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering citizen-centric, agil
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e digital solutions across various Ministries, including Justice, Advanced Education, Indigenous Relations, and others. This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, cross-functional projects that drive the digital transformation of public services, ensuring efficient, effective, and affordable outcomes for Albertans in the digital age. Apply today to be part of this exciting transformation!
Advantages
• Opportunity to lead high-impact digital transformation projects across multiple government ministries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and agile environment.
• Contribute to the modernization of public services, making a real difference for Alberta's citizens.
• Flexible working arrangements with potential for contract extensions up to 24 months.
• Gain experience working with cutting-edge cloud services and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
• Lead the solution architecture of digital services by:
o Developing the overall architectural plan, ensuring a citizen-centered design and agile software approach;
o Uncovering existing system context;
o Providing recommendations and prototypes for technical discovery and feasibility;
o Providing and being accountable for the solution designs that account for iterative implementation; and
o Analyzing impacts, exposure, and risk as it pertains to the solution design.
• Guide the team in the implementation of digital services by:
o Facilitating frequent delivery of products to ensure that the target architecture is successfully created;
o Determining the tactical approach on each integration and the target state of system boundaries and interactions;
o Identifying opportunities to leverage common components and capabilities of other digital services;
o Encouraging team contribution towards developing opportunities to leverage other digital services;
o Providing guidance on the creation of detailed designs for solution implementation;
o Reviewing code changes;
o Contributing to code changes in order to implement user stories and to complete technical tasks; and
o Providing coaching and mentorship to the product team.
• Contribute to the architectural vision for a platform of user-centric services, particularly as it relates to the use of common components and capabilities to accelerate service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of principles, metrics, and standards for service quality and delivery.
• Provide software architecture information to technical and non-technical audiences by creating materials (documents, diagrams, presentations, etc.) appropriate to the audience.
• Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of the architecture practice.
Qualifications
Mandatory:
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT or related field of study.
• 5 years of experience conveying technical information to non-technical people and advising decision-makers on technical options.
• 5 years of experience in leading solution architecture and introducing the overall technical vision for a large-scale Enterprise projects with integrations between systems.
• 5 years of experience leading and mentoring team(s) in agile principles, policies and procedures
• 2 years of experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the ability to leverage them to build scalable and resilient architectures.
• 5 years of experience working as a software architect on complex software solutions in an agile team environment.
• 5 years of experience working in software development across the full software development lifecycle
• 5 years of experience working with open source ecosystems such as Node.js/NPM.
• You must provide two (2) project/assignment examples which exemplify/demonstrate your expertise.
Desirable:
• 2 years of experience implementing DevSecOps in an enterprise environment
• 5 years of experience incrementally transforming existing legacy systems into modern digital services across multiple releases.
• 5 years of experience working as an application architect designing or maintaining solutions that use the development stack and derivative technologies (Microsoft .Net, Java, Python, etc.) within an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Government of Alberta
• 5 years of experience working as a senior technical resource identifying and advocating technologies and approaches that lead to digital transformation in the public sector context.
• 2 years of experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.
• 2 years of experience leading domain modelling and database schema design for transactional and reporting systems.
• 4 years of experience working as an architect using data analytics tools and methodologies to derive insights from data
• 4 years of experience working with other architects and/or as part of cross-functional teams to identify efficiencies through common services, reusable components and application programming interfaces (APIs), and contribute to the overall architecture practice designing and implementing application programming interfaces (APIs) and system integrations.
Summary
If you’re passionate about driving digital innovation, shaping public services, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, then apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our Edmonton Government client is seeking experienced Digital Architects to join the Digital Design and Delivery (3D) team on an initial 12-month contract to lead the transformation of public services through innovation and technology. As a Digital Architect, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering citizen-centric, agile digital solutions across various Ministries, including Justice, Advanced Education, Indigenous Relations, and others. This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, cross-functional projects that drive the digital transformation of public services, ensuring efficient, effective, and affordable outcomes for Albertans in the digital age. Apply today to be part of this exciting transformation!
Advantages
• Opportunity to lead high-impact digital transformation projects across multiple government ministries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and agile environment.
• Contribute to the modernization of public services, making a real difference for Alberta's citizens.
• Flexible working arrangements with potential for contract extensions up to 24 months.
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• Gain experience working with cutting-edge cloud services and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
• Lead the solution architecture of digital services by:
o Developing the overall architectural plan, ensuring a citizen-centered design and agile software approach;
o Uncovering existing system context;
o Providing recommendations and prototypes for technical discovery and feasibility;
o Providing and being accountable for the solution designs that account for iterative implementation; and
o Analyzing impacts, exposure, and risk as it pertains to the solution design.
• Guide the team in the implementation of digital services by:
o Facilitating frequent delivery of products to ensure that the target architecture is successfully created;
o Determining the tactical approach on each integration and the target state of system boundaries and interactions;
o Identifying opportunities to leverage common components and capabilities of other digital services;
o Encouraging team contribution towards developing opportunities to leverage other digital services;
o Providing guidance on the creation of detailed designs for solution implementation;
o Reviewing code changes;
o Contributing to code changes in order to implement user stories and to complete technical tasks; and
o Providing coaching and mentorship to the product team.
• Contribute to the architectural vision for a platform of user-centric services, particularly as it relates to the use of common components and capabilities to accelerate service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of principles, metrics, and standards for service quality and delivery.
• Provide software architecture information to technical and non-technical audiences by creating materials (documents, diagrams, presentations, etc.) appropriate to the audience.
• Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of the architecture practice.
Qualifications
Mandatory:
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT or related field of study.
• 5 years of experience conveying technical information to non-technical people and advising decision-makers on technical options.
• 5 years of experience in leading solution architecture and introducing the overall technical vision for a large-scale Enterprise projects with integrations between systems.
• 5 years of experience leading and mentoring team(s) in agile principles, policies and procedures
• 2 years of experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the ability to leverage them to build scalable and resilient architectures.
• 5 years of experience working as a software architect on complex software solutions in an agile team environment.
• 5 years of experience working in software development across the full software development lifecycle
• 5 years of experience working with open source ecosystems such as Node.js/NPM.
• You must provide two (2) project/assignment examples which exemplify/demonstrate your expertise.
Desirable:
• 2 years of experience implementing DevSecOps in an enterprise environment
• 5 years of experience incrementally transforming existing legacy systems into modern digital services across multiple releases.
• 5 years of experience working as an application architect designing or maintaining solutions that use the development stack and derivative technologies (Microsoft .Net, Java, Python, etc.) within an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Government of Alberta
• 5 years of experience working as a senior technical resource identifying and advocating technologies and approaches that lead to digital transformation in the public sector context.
• 2 years of experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.
• 2 years of experience leading domain modelling and database schema design for transactional and reporting systems.
• 4 years of experience working as an architect using data analytics tools and methodologies to derive insights from data
• 4 years of experience working with other architects and/or as part of cross-functional teams to identify efficiencies through common services, reusable components and application programming interfaces (APIs), and contribute to the overall architecture practice designing and implementing application programming interfaces (APIs) and system integrations.
Summary
If you’re passionate about driving digital innovation, shaping public services, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, then apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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