Lead solution architecture for digital services by developing architectural plans aligned with user-centered design and agile methodologies.
Assess existing systems, identify context, and provide recommendations and prototypes for technical feasibility.
Define and own solution designs, ensuring iterative implementation while analyzing impacts, risks, and system exposure.
Guide implementation by defining integration approaches, system boundaries, and interactions.
Support frequent product delivery to ensure alignment with target architecture.
Identify and promote the reuse of shared components and capabilities across digital services.
Provide guidance on detailed design and review code changes.
Contribute to development tasks, including implementing user stories and technical solutions.
Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
Contribute to architectural vision, including common components and service acceleration strategies.
Support the development of principles, metrics, and standards for service quality and delivery.
Communicate architectural concepts through documentation, diagrams, and presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in continuous improvement of architecture practices and adapt deliverables to evolving needs.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent.
5 years of experience as a software architect leading design and delivery.
5 years of experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code.
4 years of experience working with teams applying UX design and service design.
5 years of experience defining and communicating solution architecture.
4 years of experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
5 years of experience with Microsoft .NET Framework is considered an asset.
4 years of experience applying secure development practices is considered an asset.
5 years of experience designing and managing APIs, including RESTful services is considered an asset.
4 years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing is considered an asset.
6 years of experience transforming legacy systems into modern digital services is considered an asset.
2 years of experience with Information Technology/Information Management frameworks within the Government of Alberta is considered an asset.
4 years of experience working with relational and non-relational databases is considered an asset.
3 years of experience working within public sector digital service frameworks is considered an asset.

Digital Architect

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