CKAN Developers

Looking for CKAN developers
Duration: June 2025 - March 2026 
Need to eligible for Secret Clearance 
Remote within Canada 

The role involves providing critical support for various applications
on behalf of GOC business clients, with priority assistance required
during peak business cycles throughout the year. Additional system
maintenance and enhancement requests are handled during off-peak
periods. As the Government of Canada (GC) faces challenges related to
aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs for traditional IT
applications, this position plays a key part in addressing those
challenges. The individual will work within the IT Branch to develop
and enhance web applications for internal clients. Required experience
includes working with Python (CKAN), Java (Spring/Hibernate), Azure
DevOps, and deploying containerized applications within Microsoft
Azure.

Tasks:

* Develop and/or modify new or current system components;
* Programming in Python using frameworks such as Flask or using the
CKAN API for open data publishing.
* Installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining web
applications on Windows- or Linux-based servers;
* Creating and maintaining source code that interacted with a SQL or
NoSQL database for persistent data storage;
* Utilizing a SQL database and a database toolset, such as SQL
Alchemy, PostgreSQL, Apache SOLR, Data pusher, or Azure Redis Cache,
for software development
* Producing an operational system (including all forms of graphical
user interface, manuals or documentation, production-ready application
source code and executables, data files and operational procedures);
* Maintaining adherence to WCAG standards [i.e. Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium
(W3C)];
* Ensuring code adheres to OWASP Top 10 security best practices to
mitigate vulnerabilities;
* Creating and maintaining developer workflow automations such as
CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and deployment using
tools such as Azure DevOps or similar DevOps solutions
* Maintaining versions of codebase using a code versioning system
such as SVN, Git or similar products; and
* Providing knowledge transfer as designated by AAFC employees to
ensure ongoing system continuity.