Full Stack Developer

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about creating cutting-edge digital experiences that have a real impact on the lives of Albertans? We're looking for two Full Stack Developers and a Junior Full Stack Developer to help us drive the next wave of innovation in government services. Join a team that’s transforming how the Government of Alberta builds and delivers software to create more efficient, responsive, and personalized public services.

In this role, you will contribute to a culture of agile development, continuous improvement, and innovation. You'll be part of a team committed to becoming more customer-centric - putting the needs of Albertans at the forefront of everything we build. From modernizing legacy systems to designing new platforms, your work will power meaningful change and help deliver smarter, faster, and more accessible services.

The responsibilities of these roles include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, robust, and securing web applications that meet evolving user and business needs.
• Leading or collaborating on the implementation of technologies that enhance government service delivery.
• Playing a key role in modernizing legacy systems, contributing to the digital transformation of core government platforms.
• Researching, evaluating, and introducing emerging tools and technologies to drive innovation.
• Working closely with product managers, designers, and fellow developers to translate real-world problems into elegant technical solutions.
• Ensuring all solutions are intuitive, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Championing best practices in software development, including test automation, continuous integration, and DevOps methodologies.
• Embracing a user-first mindset by advocating for accessibility, usability, and performance in all aspects of development.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your contributions help build a more modern, responsive government for everyone in Alberta. If you're excited about shaping the future of public digital services and being part of a team that values innovation, impact, and inclusion—we want to hear from you.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• A strategic, analytical approach to solving problems with scalable, elegant solutions.
• A focus on efficiency—prioritizing automation, reusability, and reducing complexity wherever possible.
• Ability to translate evolving business needs into practical, user-centered software.
• A collaborative spirit, working well across teams to deliver aligned, high-value outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and move quickly.
• A growth mindset—always looking for new tools, patterns, or approaches that drive better results.

Please click on this link to view the job description for Systems Analyst 1.

Please click on this link to view the job description for Systems Analyst 2.

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.

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

Qualifications

Systems Analyst 2 Classification

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field. See below for equivalencies.
• Two (2) years of related progressively responsible experience.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and four (4) years related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five (5) years related experience.

Systems Analyst 1 Classification

• A related one-year certificate Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• One (1) year of related progressively responsible experience.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution; or
• An industry-recognized certification from a credible source, such as ISC2, may be used in place of the one-year certificate.

Requirements for both classifications:

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining complex, web-based distributed applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages like, Java, Node.js, Javascript, React.js, CSS, Cold Fusion, SQL, Dynamics & VB6, C#, Visual Studio .Net Framework, MSSQL, ASP.Net, and Windows Server.
• Experience working as a Full Stack Developer in a cross-functional team delivering products/assignment deliverables.
• Experience using source control, particularly Git, in collaborative software development.
• Experience working on production applications using modern application frameworks and frontend JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with automated unit testing and integration testing.
• Experience developing unfamiliar technology stacks and/or adapting to a new team and project.
• Experience with a Formal application life cycle development methodology.
• Experience with Change management workflows.

Assets:

• Familiarity with transport protocols such as JSON, WebSockets, RPC, REST, HTTPS, SOAP, and TLS.
• Experience in Ops or DevOps environments.
• Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, UNIX, Solaris PowerBuilder, Sybase, Shell Scripting.
• Experience providing daily operational support (tier 1, 2, & 3) to several developed applications.

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 daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Remote in Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Final candidates may 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 advised 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 has to offer to prospective employees. 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Pension plans:
  

  • 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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs