Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada

Category: Full Stack Engineer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Full Stack Development Test Automation Database Systems JavaScript Frameworks Node.js (Javascript Library) Python (Programming Language) CI/CD Reengineering Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Frameworks

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
5 years of experience working as a Full Stack Developer on complex software solutions in an agile team environment
Experience with automated unit testing and integration testing
Experience with database technologies, including relational databases and alternatives

Requirements:

Participate in and contribute to project research and discovery
Provide solution design and development services related to detailed solution designs and features
Collaborate with frontend designers to deliver solutions aligned to a consistent look and feel
Support solution deployment and launch for limited and general availability

Navitas Partners, LLC

About Navitas Partners, LLC

Navitas Partners LLC is a diversity led business, headquartered in NJ, as a dynamic IT professional services and workforce solutions company. We believe creating the best solutions in human resource services means always going above and beyond - and people are our most important asset. Our “DNA” invokes core values of knowing, trusting and serving our relationships. The better we know our clients and candidates, the better our relationship, and the better we match the needs and exceed expectations. We want our client’s experience with us to reflect a transparent, professional and driven relationship. At Navitas Partners we strive for Excellence in People, and grow with you to become a true extension of your HR specific business requirements, while remaining sensitive to your price & business needs. Certified Diversity Employer: SBE • WOSB • WBE • MBE • NMSDC NAICS: 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 54164, 518210, 811212, 561320 https://form.jotform.com/223145471243247

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Job Title: Full Stack Developer - Senior
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months

Project Overview:
The Province has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization. As part of this role, the Province is expanding the GoA's digital delivery of services with the view of simplifying and providing better user experiences with interactions with the GoA. The Digital Design and Delivery Division ( "3D”), is the Province's centre for digital delivery. It was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centred design approaches together with agile methodology and modern data practices. 3D works in partnership with GoA ministries to deliver programs that better serve Albertans.

The Province requires up to fifty (50) Full Stack Developers to work with 3D on service innovation, program review and digital transformation projects across the GoA. The Full Stack Developers will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams, led by GoA product owners and 3D work collaboratively and collectively participate in a full range of activities including: field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Digital transformation projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective and affordable.

The Full Stack Developer(s) will participate in and contribute to a team's shared understanding on a number of project issues including the related software ecosystem, the project team working agreement, and any current service implementation. They will also work to develop functionality in the provision of services to the public by the GoA.

Scope of Services:
It is anticipated that the Full Stack Developer will be required for one (1) year; however, the Province may extend the contract for up to twenty-four (24) months on the same terms and conditions.

The Full Stack Developer will be required on a full time basis (7.25 hour work day), working across two (2) to three (3) projects. Time, location, and frequency of work will vary depending on the needs of the particular project. At the end of each term, it is expected that the Full Stack Developer may work a maximum of 1,960 hours, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Province. However, a Full Stack Developer may be required to work fewer or more hours depending on the nature and needs of their work, as directed by the Province.

Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:

1. Participate and contribute to project research and discovery:
a. Contribute to field research and user interviews; and
b. Lead technical discovery and deliver related Artifacts such as diagrams and documentation.

2. Provide solution design and development services related to:
a. Detailed solution designs based on shared understanding from discovery;
b. Completion of features for the continued development of exemplar projects that meet the needs of the product owners and improve the experience of Albertans;
c. Functional and non-functional defect discovery and resolution; and
d. Enhancements to solution code quality, tooling, and documentation for improved maintainability.

3. Collaborate with frontend designers to deliver solutions aligned to a consistent look and feel.

4. Advise and inform product owners on technical efforts and implementation options to facilitate frequent delivery.

5. Support solution deployment and launch for limited and general availability.

6. Contribute to a platform of user-centric services through:
a. Focus on reuse in solution design and implementation; and
b. Direct contribution to reusable common components and capabilities.

7. Sustain ongoing development through onboarding of technical team members, maintaining technical documentation, adopting and improving team development and quality practices and processes.

The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.

Must have

The Supplier certifies that, following the exercise of reasonable due diligence, it is not aware of any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest involving the Supplier or any of its employees, subcontractors, or agents in relation to this job posting or any resulting contract. The Supplier undertakes to immediately disclose to the Province any such conflict of interest that arises or becomes known prior to contract award. The Supplier further certifies that all information provided, whether on its own behalf or on behalf of a candidate, is true, accurate, and complete to the best of its knowledge.

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study equivalencies will be considered.

Experience using source control, particularly Git, in collaborative software development.

5 years of experience

Experience with automated unit testing and integration testing.

3 years of experience

Experience with database technologies, including relational databases and alternatives.

3 years of experience

Experience working as a Full Stack Developer on complex software solutions in an agile team environment.

5 years of experience

Experience working on production applications using modern application frameworks and frontend JavaScript frameworks.

3 years of experience

Nice to have

Experience incrementally transforming existing legacy systems into modern digital services across multiple releases.

2 years of experience

Experience leveraging generative AI and agentic tooling to produce executive-grade outputs, including drafting, analysis, structured retrieval, and workflow automation. Demonstrates proficiency in prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and critical evaluation of AI outputs for accuracy, risk, hallucination, and sensitivity. Actively builds AI-augmented workflows and routines, going beyond basic tool usage to drive productivity and decision quality.

1 years of experience

Experience with at least one or more from the following tech stack: Frontend: Angular, React, Vue.js. Backend: C# .Net Core, Node.js (NestJS, Express), Python (Django)

2 years of experience

Experience with design patterns and their application and software architecture considerations.

2 years of experience

Experience with Government of Alberta development guidelines and principles

2 years of experience

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.

2 years of experience

Experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.

2 years of experience

Location of Work:
The Full Stack Developer will primarily work remotely; however, the Full Stack Developer may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province. At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Province.

The Province reserves the right to alter this work arrangement on reasonable notice to the Full Stack Developer. The Contractor and the Full Stack Developer will be consulted about the alteration in work arrangement; however, the Province retains ultimate discretion as to the appropriate work arrangement.

Some travel within Alberta may be required to conduct field research and user interviews. The Province will make arrangements for travel for field research and user interview purposes where possible at no cost to the province. Work must be done within Canada.

Facilities:
In the event that the Full Stack Developer are directed to work remotely, the Full Stack Developer shall be responsible for providing all of its equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the Full Stack Developer have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.

In the event that, the Full Stack Developer are directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the Full Stack Developer shall continue to be responsible for providing computers and software and the Province shall continue to ensure that the Full Stack Developer have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.

The virtual meeting tool for the Province is Microsoft Teams. Zoom may be sometimes used when needed, however, Zoom accounts are not provided by the Province.

Criminal Records Checks:
Upon request by the Province, the Full Stack Developer shall, at no cost to the Province, provide a current criminal record check. A Full Stack Developer may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the criminal record is unacceptable.

Should a Full Stack Developer be assigned to a team working for Justice, the Full Stack Developer must, prior to performing Services, provide the Province with an "Enhanced Security Clearance”. The supplier will be responsible for providing the GoA with a credit check for the awarded candidate. Full Stack Developer, which in the opinion of the Province have an unacceptable "Enhanced Security Clearance” or equivalent, shall be rejected. The Province does not receive any information specific to the reason an enhanced clearance may be rejected. Participating law enforcement agencies only identify if an applicant's clearance is not accepted.
Full Stack Developer should be aware that over the course of the Work Order (WO), Full Stack Developer may be required to complete higher-level security clearances, such as the "Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret Clearance.” Please ensure applicants are eligible to apply if required by the ministry.

Acceptance by the Province of all Full Stack Developer requires written approval from the Province following acceptable security clearances.

Evaluation:
The evaluation criteria will be distributed within the following categories. Subject to the requirements of Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA), the evaluation of Responses shall be confidential, and not released to any party.
1. Qualifications- 20%
2. Other Mandatory Requirements - 20%
3. Interview - 50%
4. Pricing - 10%

Other Mandatory Requirements: Details regarding other mandatory requirements are outlined in the attached document.

Incumbency:
• There are forty five (45) incumbent positions and two (5) net new positions. Please note however, for this and all other opportunities, the Ministry seeks the best person to fill the role.

Mandatory Training Courses:
• Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA), Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.

Contract Start Date: Official work start dates will be staggered between July and August 2026.

Interview:
Anticipated interview dates are estimated to begin two weeks after the Job Posting closing time (Respond by date), subject to change.

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