Senior Back-End Developer

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

Duration: 24 Months

Technology Stack:

React, React Native, TypeScript, .NET / .NET Core Framework, C#, Azure App Services, Azure Cloud Development, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, GitHub

Security Clearance:

Candidates must be eligible to obtain Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Top Secret Clearance. This is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend design and implementation for enterprise platforms aligned with business goals and government compliance.
• Guide architecture and technical discovery, including documentation and system diagrams.
• Develop robust APIs, services, and microservices with focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Apply security best practices and ensure compliance with GoA standards, including vulnerability monitoring.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain test coverage following CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, architects, DevOps, and product owners.
• Support deployments from limited rollouts to full public releases.
• Design reusable components and contribute to shared capabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and support team onboarding.
• Contribute to product discovery and Agile delivery practices including Dual-Track Development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong foundation in back-end development with hands-on experience in enterprise systems.
• Deep knowledge of system architecture, secure coding, and CI/CD pipelines.
• User-first mindset and commitment to delivering real value.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Agile team experience and passion for continuous learning and quality delivery.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years API development and back-end architecture design.
• 2+ years mobile app development experience.
• 8+ years as a Senior Back-End Developer on large-scale enterprise projects.
• 7+ years working with relational databases in enterprise applications.
• At least 2 years working on the same enterprise project.
• 5+ years experience in agile development environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• 2 years experience with unfamiliar tech stacks or new team adaptation.
• 3 years experience transforming legacy systems into modern digital services.
• 2 years experience in Government of Alberta or similar public sector.
• 2 years experience with Dual-Track Development processes.
• 1 year experience leveraging AI tools for back-end development.
• 2 years working in large global or national organizations.