Solution Architecture Services

Affinity; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity is seeking a Solution Architecture Services professional to lead the architecture of LearnAlberta.ca and related applications on an in-flight agile cloud project. You will provide technical leadership across development teams, craft cloud strategy, and ensure scalable, stable software using AWS, C#, .NET, Angular/React, and modern front-end and API technologies.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, hands-on development guidance, and ongoing R&D to evolve solutions over time

Qualifications

• University degree or two-year diploma in computer science or related field with 5+ years as an architect on software projects.
• One-year CS certificate with 7+ years as an architect on software projects.
• 3+ years as architect on AWS software development projects.
• 3+ years developing, building, testing, deploying with Angular and/or React.

Responsibilities

• Create cloud strategy and manage the adaptation process.
• Provide architectural and software development services for LearnAlberta.ca in an agile setting.
• Lead and mentor development teams; perform code and peer reviews.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and serverless cloud-based apps.
• Implement CI/CD tools and ensure app scalability and stability.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and provide architectural direction.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

C#

.NET

Angular

React

REST APIs

CI/CD

AI/ML basics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

One-year CS certificate

Tools

AWS

DynamoDB

VS Code

Angular

React

NGXS/NGRX/Redux

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Description

On behalf of our public-sector client, Affinity is seeking a Solution Architecture Services to work on an in-flight agile cloud software development project, taking responsibility for the architecture of the new LearnAlberta.ca and associated technical solutions, while providing technical leadership to the development teams.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaption process.
• Provide architectural, software development and maintenance services for new LearnAlberta.ca and related applications in an agile environment.
• Provide architectural and software development services utilizing Amazon AWS cloud platform.
• Provide software development services utilizing Artificial Intelligence.
• Provide architectural and software development services on new serverless cloud-based applications building, testing, and deploying using C#, .NET development, NoSQL databases (AWS DynamoDB), and VS Code.
• Provide architectural and front-end development services using technologies including, but not limited to JavaScript, SCSS, HTML, Angular, TypeScript, and Material Design.
• Provide architectural and software development services using state management technologies including, but not limited to NGXS, NGRX, and Redux.
• Ensure responsiveness, scalability, and stability of applications.
• Manage and ensure overall quality of software being developed.
• Manage and lead code and peer reviews.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs.
• Design and utilize CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) tools.
• Translate requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Provide architectural leadership and direction.
• Provide leadership/mentoring to the development team.
• Perform research and development on new and evolving technologies and practices as needed to ensure applications evolve over time.

Qualifications

The proposed Resource must possess one of the following:

• A university degree or two-year diploma in computer science or a related discipline (e.g., software development, programming, systems design, or information technology studies) from an accredited post-secondary institution, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an architect on software development projects; OR
• A one-year certificate in computer science or a related discipline (e.g., software development, programming, systems design, or information technology studies) from an accredited post-secondary institution, and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as an architect on software development projects.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an architect on software development projects using all of the following: C#, .NET, NoSQL (AWS DynamoDB), and VS Code.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an architect role working on Amazon AWS software development projects.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, building, testing, and deploying solutions using Angular (2.0 or higher) and/or React.

About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 14153