Solution Architect

Solution Architect I AWSI C# I .Net I Angular I React

Location: Alberta, Canada
Work Arrangement: Remote – Home Office; Occasional Onsite Attendance in Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Working Hours: Minimum 7 hours per business day
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Alberta Time, excluding provincial holidays
Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months

Extension: One optional extension of up to 12 months

The successful resource will lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications using AWS technologies and a range of frontend and backend development frameworks.

The role requires a hands-on technical architect with strong experience in C#, .NET, AWS DynamoDB, Visual Studio Code, Angular (version 2.0 or higher) and/or React, and modern JavaScript technologies.

The Solution Architect will translate business requirements into technical and functional designs, develop scalable cloud-based applications, guide development teams, maintain software quality, and provide architectural direction throughout the software development lifecycle.

The position also involves AI-enabled software development, serverless application development, RESTful API design, CI/CD implementation, code reviews, and mentoring developers.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a senior software architect with:

• Strong software architecture and application development experience.
• At least 5 years of software development project architecture experience through the degree/two-year diploma qualification route, or 7 years through the one-year certificate route.
• At least 3 years of architecture experience using C#, .NET, AWS DynamoDB, and VS Code.
• At least 3 years of architecture experience on AWS software development projects.
• At least 3 years developing, building, testing, and deploying applications using Angular 2.0+ and/or React.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, SCSS, and modern frontend technologies.
• Experience with cloud-native and serverless application architectures.
• Ability to lead technical design, code quality, implementation, and deployment activities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Software Architecture and Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural leadership and technical direction for software development projects.
• Translate business requirements into technical and functional architecture designs.
• Develop scalable, reliable, maintainable, and secure application architectures.
• Define architectural standards, design patterns, and development practices.
• Guide development teams through implementation and technical decision-making.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend suitable architectural improvements.

2. AWS Cloud Architecture and Development

• Develop cloud strategy and support its adoption.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications using AWS.
• Develop serverless cloud applications using C#, .NET, and AWS DynamoDB.
• Support application scalability, responsiveness, stability, and performance.
• Provide AWS software architecture and development services for LearnAlberta.ca.
• Support cloud application maintenance and modernization.

3. Backend Development and API Architecture

• Develop backend application components using C# and .NET.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs.
• Work with NoSQL database technologies, particularly AWS DynamoDB.
• Use Visual Studio Code for application development and related engineering activities.
• Ensure application integration, performance, and maintainability.

4. Frontend Development

• Develop frontend applications using Angular (2.0 or higher) and/or React.
• Work with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and SCSS.
• Use Material Design and modern frontend development practices.
• Implement state management solutions using NGXS, NGRX, and/or Redux.
• Ensure responsive, user-friendly, and scalable application interfaces.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Modern Application Development

• Provide software development services using Artificial Intelligence.
• Research and evaluate technologies and development practices relevant to application modernization.
• Support integration of AI capabilities into software development solutions as required.

6. Software Quality and Delivery

• Manage and maintain software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead code reviews and peer reviews.
• Develop and implement CI/CD tools and processes.
• Support application building, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ensure application reliability, scalability, and stability.

7. Team Mentoring and Collaboration

• Mentor and guide software developers and technical team members.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical support.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and development teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Promote consistent development practices and technical standards.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate experience in the following:

Cloud and Backend Technologies

• AWS cloud platform.
• C# and .NET.
• NoSQL database technologies, specifically AWS DynamoDB.
• Visual Studio Code.
• Cloud-based and serverless application development.

Frontend Technologies

• Angular 2.0 or higher and/or React.
• JavaScript.
• TypeScript.
• HTML.
• SCSS.

Architecture and Development

• Software architecture and development.
• Technical and functional design.
• RESTful API development.
• CI/CD tools and processes.
• Application development, testing, and deployment.
• Software quality management and code reviews.

MANDATORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must satisfy the applicable education and experience pathway:

Pathway A – University Degree or Two-Year Diploma

• University degree or two-year diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum 5 years as an architect on software development projects.

OR

Pathway B – One-Year Certificate

• One-year certificate in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum 7 years as an architect on software development projects.

Additional Mandatory Experience – Both Pathways

Regardless of the education pathway, the candidate must demonstrate:

1. Minimum 3 years as an architect on software development projects using C#, .NET, NoSQL (AWS DynamoDB), and VS Code.
2. Minimum 3 years as an architect on AWS software development projects.
3. Minimum 3 years developing, building, testing, and deploying solutions using Angular (2.0 or higher) and/or React.

Important: The three additional experience requirements are separate mandatory criteria. Recruiters must verify the candidate's actual project dates and duration for each.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• University degree or two-year diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution; OR
• One-year certificate in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.

The applicable education pathway determines whether 5 or 7 years of software architecture project experience is required.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

• Remote work permitted from the resource's home office in Alberta.
• Occasional onsite attendance may be requested in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Minimum 7 hours per business day.
• Monday through Friday.
• Standard business hours: 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM Alberta Time.
• Provincial holidays excluded.
• Government-issued computer and secure VPN access will be provided.

Candidates must be able to meet the required Alberta business hours and attend Edmonton onsite meetings when requested.

This is a remote position.