GOAPRDJP00000987 Digital Architect - Data I 3 years I Remote

GOAPRDJP00000987 Digital Architect – Data I 3 years I Remote 

Location: Remote ( Must be in Canada)

Duration: 3 years 

Pay rate: 110-125/hr incorp 

Project Overview

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is transforming the delivery of government services to make them simpler, more efficient, and responsive to the needs of Albertans. As part of this mandate, the Province is expanding its digital delivery capabilities to improve the experience of citizens interacting with government.

The Digital Design and Delivery Division (3D) supports this transformation by building capability in modern digital practices and ensuring service quality and value through appropriate standards and controls. Its approach incorporates human-centred design, Agile methodologies, and modern data practices.

The Province requires up to five (5) Digital Architects – Data to support 3D service innovation, program review, and digital transformation initiatives across the GoA.

Digital Architects – Data will work within cross-functional product and program teams led by GoA Product Owners and 3D. Teams collaborate across activities such as field research, backlog refinement, sprint planning, solution design, development, and delivery.

Digital transformation initiatives assess existing services, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver new or enhanced services that are efficient, effective, accessible, and affordable.

The Digital Architect – Data is a senior technical resource responsible for providing architectural expertise and strategic guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle. The role ensures that digital services align with the overall architectural vision, enterprise standards, technical standards, common platforms, and reusable capabilities.

The Digital Architect – Data will guide solution architecture and technical delivery while balancing user needs, business priorities, technical requirements, and team capacity. The role may also contribute directly to development activities where required and must demonstrate strong technical expertise, business understanding, communication, and leadership skills.

Scope of Services

Services and deliverables will evolve iteratively in response to emerging user and business needs, design opportunities, and technical considerations.

1. Solution Architecture

Lead the solution architecture of digital services by:

• Developing architectural plans that support citizen-centred design and Agile delivery.
• Assessing existing system context, dependencies, interfaces, and constraints.
• Conducting technical discovery and feasibility assessments, including prototypes and recommendations where appropriate.
• Defining solution architectures that support incremental implementation and alignment with the target architecture.
• Assessing architectural impacts, risks, dependencies, and exposure associated with proposed solutions.
• Determining appropriate integration approaches and target-state system boundaries and interactions.

2. Technical Delivery and Implementation

Guide the product team in implementing digital services by:

• Supporting frequent and incremental delivery while maintaining alignment with the target architecture.
• Identifying opportunities to reuse existing digital services, common components, platforms, and capabilities.
• Providing guidance on detailed solution designs and implementation approaches.
• Reviewing code and technical changes for alignment with architectural and development standards.
• Contributing to code development, user stories, and technical tasks where required.
• Advising the Product Owner and team on technical trade-offs, priorities, dependencies, and implementation options.
• Coaching and mentoring team members on architecture, development practices, and technical decision-making.

3. Data and Architecture Practice

• Contribute to the architectural vision for a platform of user-centric services, with particular focus on data architecture, interoperability, and reusable capabilities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of architecture principles, standards, metrics, and practices.
• Promote consistent application of architectural and technical standards across digital services.
• Identify opportunities to improve data interoperability, reuse, quality, security, and maintainability.
• Support the continuous improvement of the architecture practice and associated processes.

4. Communication and Documentation

• Communicate architectural decisions, recommendations, risks, and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop appropriate architecture artifacts, including diagrams, technical documentation, presentations, decision records, and other supporting materials.
• Facilitate technical discussions and support shared understanding among Product Owners, developers, architects, and other stakeholders.

The Province and the Contractor may adjust the Services and Materials as project requirements evolve. Changes will be documented through applicable project artifacts and delivery processes.

Additional Information to Suppliers

Location of Work

• The Digital Architect – Data will primarily work remotely but may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton , with reasonable notice, for up to 10% of total hours .
• The Province will advise the resource of the expected duration of required in-person activities.
• Travel time and associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be the responsibility of the Contractor and will not be reimbursed by the Province.
• Standard working hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alberta time, Monday through Friday , excluding provincial holidays. Resources must be available during these hours.
• The Province may modify the work arrangement with reasonable notice. The Contractor and resource will be consulted; however, the Province retains discretion regarding the appropriate work arrangement.
• All work must be performed within Canada .
• Travel within Alberta may be required for field research and user interviews. Where possible, the Province will arrange such travel at no cost to the Province.

Facilities and Equipment

• When working remotely, the Contractor is responsible for providing the required equipment and workspace, including computers, software, peripherals, office supplies, desk, and chair.
• When working in person, the Province will provide appropriate office space, furniture, and office supplies.
• The Contractor remains responsible for computers and software.
• The Province will provide the required access and credentials to GoA systems.

Incumbency

There are five (5) net-new positions .

Contract Extension

The Province may extend the initial engagement for up to twenty-four (24) months .

Other Mandatory Requirements

Please refer to the attached document for detailed Other Mandatory Requirements.

Evaluation

Responses will be evaluated according to the following categories:

Evaluation Category Weight Qualifications 20% Interview 50% Other Mandatory Requirements 20% Pricing 10% Total 100%

Subject to the requirements of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA) , evaluation results will remain confidential and will not be disclosed except as permitted by applicable legislation.

Mandatory Training

Following engagement, the resource must complete all mandatory training and any other training requirements identified by the Province.

Qualification Assessment

Mandatory Requirements

Attestation

Requirement Mandatory Conflict of Interest Attestation: The Supplier certifies that, following reasonable due diligence, it is not aware of any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest involving the Supplier, its employees, subcontractors, or agents in relation to this posting or any resulting contract. The Supplier must disclose any such conflict that arises or becomes known before contract award and certifies that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of its knowledge. Yes

Education

Requirement Mandatory Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of study. Equivalent education may be considered where permitted by the Province. Yes

Work Experience

Requirement Minimum Experience Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional Agile product teams. 5 years Experience working as a Data Architect, Software Architect, or Senior Data Engineer. 8 years Experience leading solution architecture and defining overall technical direction. 5 years Experience leading domain modelling and database schema design. 4 years Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 5 years

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Requirement Minimum Experience Experience aligning data architecture with organizational data strategies, digital standards, and enterprise architecture. 3 years Experience applying data governance principles to support data quality, consistency, security, and lifecycle management. 3 years Experience applying secure development practices and managing security considerations within solution architecture. 4 years Experience architecting solutions using relational and non-relational databases and data technologies. 5 years Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data interoperability and integration. 2 years Experience incrementally modernizing legacy systems into modern digital services. 5 years Experience working with the Government of Alberta’s Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) practices, standards, or policies. 2 years Experience working within an organization of comparable size and complexity to the Government of Alberta. 3 years

Key Architectural Focus Areas

The Digital Architect – Data may work across:

• Data Architecture: Data models, domain models, database architecture, data integration, and interoperability.
• Solution Architecture: Target architecture, system boundaries, integrations, technical patterns, and solution design.
• Data Governance: Data quality, consistency, security, standards, and lifecycle management.
• Modernization: Incremental transformation of legacy systems and adoption of modern digital services.
• Digital Delivery: Agile delivery, human-centred design, iterative development, and reusable digital capabilities.
• Technical Leadership: Architecture governance, technical decision-making, mentoring, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration.