APPLICATION / SOFTWARE ARCHITECT, LEVEL 3 (Software Developer)

APPLICATION / SOFTWARE ARCHITECT, LEVEL 3 (Software Developer)Department: Transport Canada (TC)Employment Type: Contract / TempLocation: CanadaDescriptionTBIPS Category: A.1Quantity: 7 ResourcesContract Period: March 2026 – March 2029 (+ 1-year option to 2030)Location: National Capital Region (hybrid – 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa + remote)Security Clearance Required: SECRETEstimated Days: 220 days per resource (initial period)Seven Application/Software Architects (Software Developers) will form the core delivery team for the three TC marine safety digital products. Working in an Agile SDLC environment, resources will design, develop, test, and maintain complex software solutions, including API integrations, front-end components, database platforms, and CI/CD pipeline configurations. All development must align with GoC Digital Standards and Treasury Board policies.Key ResponsibilitiesAgile Delivery & CollaborationCollaborate with the Agile Development Team to deploy, customize, and integrate computer systems using Agile SDLC or Design Thinking methodologiesParticipate in all Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesDeliver incremental software enhancements at the end of each sprintParticipate in team retrospectives to assess and improve current processes, tools, collaboration, and communicationShare knowledge via code reviews, pair programming, and internal documentationRequirements Analysis & ArchitectureConduct business and technical requirements analysis to determine system and solution needsGather stakeholder input, define objectives, and identify the technology stack and system architectureCollaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, review designs, and assess technical feasibilityParticipate in user requirements, architectural design, troubleshooting, and prototyping sessions with the Product Owner and development teamApplication DevelopmentAnalyze, design, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, and maintain highly complex software solutions using technologies including: VB.NET, C#, Azure SQL Server, Power BI, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server SSIS, and Azure Data FactoryImplement authentication, authorization, APIs, and third-party integrations ensuring security and maintainabilityDevelop front-end components using HTML/CSS/JavaScript; implement server-side logic, APIs, and database integrationOptimize application performance, security, and maintainability while adhering to best practicesConduct code and design reviews; ensure compliance with coding standards and perform necessary refactoringLink pull requests to DevOps work items for traceabilityTesting & Quality AssuranceConduct unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate functionality, reliability, and performanceFix bugs and refine features based on stakeholder feedbackConduct code and design reviews ensuring compliance with GoC coding standardsCreate automated test scripts for regression testing (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)Assist in technical audits to assess overall software quality and performanceDeployment & DevOpsConfigure deployment pipelines (CI/CD); set up staging and production environmentsManage deployment processes; establish rollback and recovery procedures to ensure system stability post-deploymentCreate deployment scripts and automated deployment toolsRecommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades across multiple environmentsDocumentation & Knowledge TransferDevelop and update technical documentation including API documentation, system architecture diagrams, and user manualsConduct knowledge transfer sessions and produce training materials for internal TC teamsCoach and mentor team members to enhance their technical expertise and understanding of the codebaseDeliverables include: Business and technical requirements documentation, user stories and acceptance criteria, system architecture diagrams, developed and tested application code (VB.NET, C#, SQL, Azure Data Factory), functional APIs and third-party integrations, authentication/authorization functionality, unit/integration/system test cases, automated test scripts, CI/CD pipeline configurations, deployment scripts, Dev/ACC/Production environment documentation, rollback/recovery procedure documentation, deployment checklists and release notes, and API specs/configuration guides.Mandatory QualificationsCandidates must demonstrate experience as an A.1 Application/Software Architect, Level 3, and provide two (2) project examples within the last seven (7) years where they successfully performed ALL of the following:API development and integration with database platforms and infrastructure architecture within IM/IT projectsWorking within an Agile environment (sprint/Design Thinking, collaboration and teamwork)Software development and implementation — specifically SQL, C#, VB.NET; APIs and third-party migrations; Front-End Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript); Back-End Development (server-side logic, APIs, and database integration); and code quality and technical testingData management and business intelligenceFor each project example, the résumé must clearly identify: (i) the client organization name, (ii) the dates and duration of engagement (month/year start and end), and (iii) a project title and description of the scope of services demonstrating the tasks above.MRC2 – Education: Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in IT or Software Engineering from a recognized Canadian institution (per CICIC). A copy of the credential must be provided.Language: Fluent English (written and oral); must communicate without assistance and with minimal errors.VB.NET, C#, Azure SQL Server, Power BI, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server SSIS, Azure Data Factory, HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, ASP.NET, Blazor, RESTful APIs, Entity Framework Core, Azure API Management, JSON, Microsoft DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines), Git/GitHub Advanced Security, Azure (Active Directory, App Service, Functions, Key Vault, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Blob Storage, Entra, Container Registries), Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Model Driven Apps, Power BI, Dataverse), Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Microsoft 365.J-18808-Ljbffr