Digital Architect

Role Responsibilities

The Software Delivery Branch is looking for two (2) Digital Architects. The position leads the design and evolution of AI‑enabled, human‑centered digital solutions for the Government of Alberta. Ensures solutions are scalable, secure, API‑first, and aligned with GoA’s AI‑First delivery strategy and citizen outcome. 

These positions report directly to the Director of Architecture. These roles are ideal for experienced System Analysts or emerging Architects who are ready to grow their architectural leadership capabilities. You will help teams modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and responsibly integrate emerging technologies, including AI, while learning and evolving alongside a strong architecture community of practice.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead AI first, human centered architecture, guiding end to end solution design from concept through implementation.
• Define and implement API first, secure, scalable architectures integrating AI/ML, automation, and agentic workflows.
• Provide architectural vision and standards, ensuring high-quality solutions aligned to GoA strategy, enterprise frameworks, and responsible AI.
• Evaluate and select technologies, platforms, and vendors, prioritizing AI enabled, open, and sustainable solutions.
• Drive modernization and technical debt reduction, transitioning legacy systems to cloud native, containerized, AI ready architectures.
• Engage stakeholders to align business outcomes, user needs, and technical feasibility, embedding human centered design.
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentorship, building architecture and AI capability across product teams and communities of practice.
• Oversee AI enabled solutions and automation initiatives, ensuring value delivery, governance, compliance (security, privacy, IP), and architectural coherence.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to design and guide AI first, API first architectures across complex environments, considering end to end impacts, interoperability, scalability, and citizen outcomes.
• Expertise in evaluating emerging technologies (including AI/ML) and applying innovative, practical solutions to modernize legacy systems and reduce technical debt.
• Proven ability to deliver high quality, secure, and scalable digital solutions, while enforcing standards, managing risk, and ensuring measurable business value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to align business, product, UX, and technical teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, building architecture and AI capability, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to lead in complex, evolving environments, adapting to new technologies, AI advancements, and shifting priorities while maintaining delivery momentum.

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.

To be successful in this role and working environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving - Ability to assess issues and implications, share knowledge and learnings while being open to new and different ways to approach ideas.
• Agility - Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the center/unit goals.
• Develop Networks-  establish and sustain meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of cross-functional units and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Proven experience in software development, systems analysis, solution design, or technical leadership roles, with demonstrated progression toward architectural responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large scale digital platforms incorporating AI/ML capabilities (e.g., automation, predictive analytics, generative AI).
• Proven experience delivering digital services using agile, product-oriented approaches with API first and human centered outcomes.
• Expertise in API first architecture, microservices, OpenAPI (YAML), and integration patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including AI/ML services and security/compliance considerations.
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of security, privacy, IT governance, and responsible AI principles.
• Proficiency in modern development languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET/C#, Node.js/TypeScript, React).
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI and agentic tools for analysis, design, and automation, including prompt design and evaluation of AI outputs.
• Working knowledge of process automation patterns, including workflows, digital forms, and agentic orchestration.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or

Assets:

• Experience contributing to or leading open-source initiatives.
• Experience building AI augmented development practices and reusable automation routines.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems, into cloud, containerized architectures.
• Experience in public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Cloud Solutions Architect).
• Training or certification in AI/ML or responsible/ethical AI.

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

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (2x Positions)

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are required 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.

Additional Information:

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance