Full Stack Developer

Job Information

Job Title: Full Stack Developer

Job Requisition ID: 88992

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Systems Analyst 2

Salary: 3,189.98 to 4,379.96 bi-weekly ($83,258 - $114,316/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit:

https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit:

https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation

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The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is the Government of Alberta's (GoA) centre for modern digital delivery, focused on accelerating the design of simpler, faster, and better digital services. It partners with ministries to design better services, build capability and confidence in modern digital practices, and assure service quality and value through standards and controls.

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch plays a fundamental role in the transformation of the way government designs, develops, and delivers services for and with Albertans. This Branch leads the design and rapid development of products and services that support delivery of ministry programs and mandates within a new delivery discipline that leverages modern platforms and technologies.

Role Responsibilities

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch is looking for ten (10) Full Stack Developers. Reporting to the Manager, Development, this position designs and implements software using an iterative, continuous development approach, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between cross-functional teams and users.

This role explicitly requires AI capability, creating systems using AI-first development practices, and using AI as a co-developer, in addition to traditional front-end and back-end development.

The responsibilities of this role include

Develop and deliver full-stack digital solutions, including AI-enabled features, using agile and human-centered design approaches.

Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to translate user and business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Design, integrate, and maintain AI, automation, data, and shared components within existing digital services.

Apply software development best practices, including testing, code reviews, source control, documentation, CI/CD, and responsible AI practices.

Research emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to improve digital products, service delivery, and development practices.

Provide technical guidance and support to developers, particularly in the adoption and integration of AI-enabled solutions.

Engage technical and non-technical stakeholders to advance secure, responsible, and effective digital and AI transformation.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and AI concepts to diverse audiences.

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Adaptability and curiosity, with a commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies and AI practices.

The

Job Description

is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies

are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Requirements

A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology), supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible, related experience.

A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with:

Full-stack development of complex software solutions in agile environments, including AI-enabled digital products and features.

AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor, with strong testing, code review, security, privacy, and responsible-use practices.

Modern web application development using single-page application frameworks, including integration of AI services and automation capabilities.

Open-source technologies and frameworks such as Node.js/NPM, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Angular, MySQL, MongoDB, Drupal, Twig, and Elasticsearch.

Equivalencies

A related master’s degree and a minimum of one (1) years of related experience; or

A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; or

A related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

The following will be considered assets

Experience with automated unit and integration testing, including testing AI-enabled functionality for reliability and performance.

Proficiency with Git source control and CI/CD pipelines to support collaborative development, deployment, and lifecycle management.

Experience with cloud platforms and services, including developing and integrating cloud-hosted AI capabilities.

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams using UX, service design, design thinking, or human-centred design approaches to improve digital solutions.

Minimum recruitment standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment

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Permanent, Full-time position (10x Positions)

Hours of Work

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1. 25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location

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Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

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

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.

Links and information on what we have to offer

Working for the Alberta Public Service

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Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

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Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Professional learning and development

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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information.

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

Protection of Privacy Act Collection Notice

The personal information collected through this recruitment is for determining your qualifications for employment in the Alberta Public Service and to manage the Alberta Government talent acquisition program. The personal information will be inputted into an automated system to support the assessment of your suitability for this position. This collection is authorized by section 4(a) and (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and sections 15 and 18(2) of the Public Service Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, please contact Talent Acquisition, Public Service Commission at

[email protected]

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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.

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

[email protected]

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