Job Information

Posting Date: Jul 9, 2025

Location: Alberta (Remote), AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Title: Full Stack Developer

Job Requisition ID: 70113

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location: Alberta (Remote)

Full or Part-Time: Permanent or temporary.

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

Classification: Systems Analyst Level 1 & 2

Salary: ​System Analyst Level 1: $2,356.50 - $3,534.18 bi-weekly ($61,505 - $92,242 / year)

        Systems Analyst Level 2: $2,884.45 - $3,960.46 bi-weekly ($75,284 - $103,368 / year)

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports GoA departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

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 a forward -thinking Full Stack Developer to help us drive the next wave of innovation in government services. Join a team that’s not only transforming how the Government of Alberta builds and delivers software, but also pioneering the adoption of AI-driven development 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 that leverage AI and automation, your work will power meaningful change and help deliver smarter, faster, and more accessible services.

As a Full Stack Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and secure web applications that meet evolving user and business needs.
• Lead or collaborate on the implementation of cloud-native and AI-powered technologies that enhance government service delivery.
• Play a key role in modernizing legacy systems, contributing to the digital transformation of core government platforms.
• Research, evaluate, and introduce emerging tools and technologies—particularly those in the AI/ML space—to drive innovation.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow developers to translate real-world problems into elegant technical solutions.
• Ensure all solutions are intuitive, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Champion best practices in software development, including test automation, continuous integration, and DevOps methodologies.
• Embrace 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Systems Analyst Level 1: Related one-year certificate (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.), supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Systems Analyst Level 2: Related university degree (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.), supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining complex, web-based distributed applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, C#, and Node.js.
• 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 on unfamiliar technology stacks and/or adapting to a new team and project.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with transport protocols such as JSON RPC, REST, HTTPS, WebSockets, SOAP, and TLS.
• Experience in Ops or DevOps environments.

Please submit two projects you have worked on and outline your role in the project with a couple of sentences. This can be final URLs, GitHub repos or short project descriptions if that product is not live or can't be shared.

Equivalencies for Systems Analyst Level 1:

A related university degree and no years of related experience; a related two-year diploma and no years of experience; an industry-recognized certification from a credible source, such as ISC2, may be used in place of the 1 year certificate.

Equivalencies for Systems Analyst Level 2:

A related two-year diploma and four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and five (5) years of related experience.

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

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
• While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Recruitment Process:

• This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for positions classified as Systems Analyst Level 2 and Systems Analyst Level 3.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
• Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.
• 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.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer:

• 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

• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as a modified work schedule agreement

• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

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

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.