Digital Architect

Role Responsibilities

The Platforms branch is looking for two (2) Digital Architects. Reporting to the Director, Platform Strategy, the Digital Architect contributes to the identification of parameters for what “government-as-platform" should look like, making recommendations to leadership for plans that span development to implementation.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Shape and advance the government-as-platform vision, identifying opportunities across ministries and contributing to strategic plans from concept through implementation.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on platform direction, governance, and investment priorities, aligning plans with enterprise needs and digital transformation goals.
• Drive development and adoption of platform practices and standards, with a focus on interoperability, data platforms, and modern digital delivery approaches.
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating across ministries, product teams, and external partners to align priorities and enable platform adoption.
• Provide expert guidance on platform design and technology, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Advance innovation through AI and automation, applying these tools to improve analysis, planning, and delivery while managing risk, quality, and responsible use.
• Support branch and divisional priorities, contributing to performance insights, reporting, and translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable advice.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong technical expertise in platform development and architecture.
• Ability to apply Agile, user-centred, and service design practices.
• Proficiency in AI tools and process automation.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and judgment.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Commerce), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Experience working as a software architect or senior developer within Agile delivery environments, including leading and delivering complex solutions.
• Experience using AI-enabled or automation tools to support analysis, planning, delivery, or decision-making in digital environments.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor teams, implement best practices, and lead projects to successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts and provide advice to inform solution architecture and decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles, including DevOps, CloudOps, and platform services.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Experience in user-centred digital delivery and design approaches.
• Experience mentoring teams and promoting design best practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams applying UX, service design, or design thinking method.
• Experience designing or delivering solutions in high-trust digital service domains, such as digital credentials, authentication, or payments platforms.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position    

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week – Monday to Friday
 
Location: Edmonton

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.