Junior Full Stack Developer

Job Information
Job Title: Junior Full Stack Developer
Job Requisition ID: 88284
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: October 13, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 1
Salary: $2,533.72 to $3,799.96 bi-weekly ($66,130 - $99,178/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.

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification.

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is the Government of Alberta’s centre of digital delivery. It partners with ministries to design simpler, faster, and better services; build capability and confidence in modern digital practices; and assure service quality and value through standards and controls. Multidisciplinary product teams are assigned priority GoA projects and employ an agile, product-oriented approach in providing solutions for ministry partners.

Within DDD, the Software Delivery Branch provides architectural leadership, CloudOps, DevOps practices, quality engineering, and software delivery excellence across product and platform teams. The Digital Architect plays a key role in shaping how digital solutions are designed, evolved, and governed, balancing innovation with reliability, security, and public sector responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

The Software Delivery branch is looking for six (6) Junior Full Stack Developers (FSD). Reporting to the Director, Software Development, this role supports the team in the design and implementation of software with a focus on iterative, continuous development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between cross-functional teams and users.

This role explicitly requires AI capability, creating systems with AI as a co-developer. So, we are seeking developers who can build, integrate, and optimize AI-driven solutions in addition to traditional front-end and back-end development.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end solutions, including AI-enabled features and digital services.
• Collaborate with agile teams, stakeholders, and users to design, build, and improve digital products.
• Contribute to backlog planning, effort estimation, and the delivery of high-quality software features.
• Apply development best practices, including testing, code reviews, CI/CD automation, and source control.
• Research emerging technologies and AI tools to identify opportunities for innovation and service improvement.
• Provide technical support and recommendations while communicating solutions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to self-learn a variety of software tools.
• Ability to keep up with industry standards and new tools or resources.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.

• Builds Collaborative Environment: Engages diverse stakeholders and fosters collaboration through shared resources and inclusive dialogue. Resolves conflict through facilitation and coaching while valuing different perspectives to achieve outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses diverse approaches to analyze problems and generate solutions. Encourages collaboration and brings the right people together to resolve issues.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities and incorporates improvements into work. Stays composed under pressure and helps others adjust to change.
• Develop Self and Others: Builds individual and team capability through learning and development. Promotes shared learning and supports personal development planning.
• Systems Thinking: Considers broader trends, risks, and context when making decisions. Aligns actions with organizational goals and addresses barriers to progress.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including secure, scalable application development, testing, CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring, source control, code reviews, and the full software development lifecycle.).
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies

• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and one (1) year of related experience.

Assets

• Experience designing, developing, and supporting modern full-stack applications using front-end technologies, back-end services, REST APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, databases, and scalable enterprise architectures.
• Experience developing, integrating, and supporting AI-powered applications using modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, automation platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of AI software engineering practices, including responsible AI principles, governance requirements, secure development, deployment, monitoring, API integration, and enterprise technology standards.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation technologies to solve business problems, improve efficiency and user experience, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional development, architecture, security, and governance teams.

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

Notes

Term of Employment: 5x Permanent and 1x Temporary (up to 12 months), Full-Time 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.

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 JobBoard@gov.ab.ca.

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 Michelle.elliot@gov.ab.ca.