Role overview

Job Summary:

The Full Stack Developer will contribute to the redevelopment of Alberta's provincial K-12 curriculum by developing and maintaining cloud-based digital learning platforms. This role involves full stack software development using modern technologies and frameworks, supporting a transition from print to innovative digital curriculum delivery. The developer will work in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable, efficient, and user-friendly educational applications.
Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain new portal and related applications within an agile software development environment.
Build, test, and deploy serverless cloud-based applications using C#,.Net, and AWS services including DynamoDB.
Implement front-end development with JavaScript, Angular, Typescript, SCSS, HTML, and Material Design.
Utilize state management technologies such as NGXS, NGRX, and Redux for front-end state handling.
Maintain and enhance legacy multi-user, n-tier applications using C#,.Net, IIS, MS SQL Server, and Visual Studio.
Design and develop RESTful APIs to support application functionality.
Ensure application responsiveness and scalability across platforms.
Apply continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs.
Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership as needed.
Write effective unit and automation tests to ensure software quality.
Incorporate artificial intelligence technologies into software solutions where applicable.

Required Skills & Certifications:

University degree or two-year diploma in computer science or related discipline plus minimum 5 years software development experience; or one-year certificate plus minimum 7 years experience.
At least 5 years' experience using C# and/or Java in software development projects.
Minimum 3 years' experience developing software on Amazon AWS cloud platform.
Minimum 3 years' experience with JavaScript frameworks Angular (version 2.0 or higher) and/or React.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

Experience developing cloud-native serverless applications on AWS using microservices architecture.
Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks Angular (2.0+) and React.
Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
Experience developing large-scale web-based content management platforms.
Familiarity with state management tools like NGXS, NGRX, and Redux.

Special Considerations:

Occasional on-site attendance in Edmonton, Alberta may be requested despite primarily remote work.
Work involves agile software development practices and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduling:

7-hour workday during business days.
Contract duration of 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.