Digital Architect

Description : Project Overview

The Government of Alberta ( GoA ) has embarked on transforming the work of government to deliver simpler, more efficient, and better services for the citizens of Alberta, thereby ensuring that the needs of Albertans are effectively met in the digital age. The Province has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization. As part of this role, the Province is expanding the GoA s digital delivery of services with the view of simplifying and providing better user experiences with interactions with the GoA. The Digital Design and Delivery Division ( 3D ) was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centered design approaches together with agile methodology and modern data practices.

The Province requires up to two (2) Digital Architect - Data, to work with 3D on service innovation, program review and digital transformation projects across the GoA. The Digital Architect, Data will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams, led by GoA product owners and 3D work collaboratively and collectively participate in a full range of activities including : field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Digital transformation projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective and affordable.

A Digital Architect provides architectural expertise and strategic guidance and is responsible for overseeing the software architecture of digital services, the alignment of services to a common architecture vision, and the iterative delivery of solutions to create a complete digital service. As the senior technical resource on the team, the Digital Architect(s) -Data will guide the team in the rapid, iterative delivery of user-centric services with solution designs that align to the overall architectural vision and are in support of technical standards, coding standards, common tools and platforms. The Digital Architect(s) will also guide the product owner and team in balancing the allocation of team capacity between user stories and technical tasks. The Digital Architect(s) - Data may perform some development work if needed. Therefore, a Digital Architect must have a strong technical understanding of current and emerging technologies, balanced with strong business acumen and project leadership skills.

Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project :

Lead the solution architecture of digital services by :

• Developing the overall architectural plan, ensuring a citizen-centered design and agile software approach;
• Uncovering existing system context;
• Providing recommendations and prototypes for technical discovery and feasibility;

Providing and being accountable for the solution designs that account for iterative implementation; and

Analyzing impacts, exposure, and risk as it pertains to the solution design.

Guide the team in the implementation of digital services by :

Contributing to code changes in order to implement user stories and to complete technical tasks; and

Providing coaching and mentorship to the product team.

Contribute to the architectural vision for a platform of user-centric services, particularly as it relates to the use of common components and capabilities to accelerate service delivery.

Contribute to the development of principles, metrics, and standards for service quality and delivery.

Provide software architecture information to technical and non-technical audiences by creating materials (documents, diagrams, presentations, etc.) appropriate to the audience.

Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of the architecture practice.

The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.

Location of Work

The Digital Architect will primarily work remotely; however, the Digital Architect may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province. At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Province.

Standard Hours of work are 8 : 15 to 4 : 30 with a 1 hour lunch break Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the province. Resources must be available during this time.

The Province reserves the right to alter this work arrangement on reasonable notice to the Digital Architect - Data. The Contractor and the Digital Architect - Data will be consulted about the alteration in work arrangement; however, the Province retains ultimate discretion as to the appropriate work arrangement. Work must be done within Canada.

Some travel within Alberta may be required to conduct field research and user interviews. The Province will make arrangements for travel for field research and user interview purposes where possible at no cost to the province.

Facilities

In the event that the Digital Architect - Data are directed to work remotely, the Digital Architect - Data shall be responsible for providing all of its equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. In the event that, the Digital Architect - Data are directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the Province shall ensure that the Digital Architect - Data have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.

Incumbency :

Two (2) Positions were previously filled by a contractor, however, for this and all other opportunities, the Ministry seeks the best person to fill the role.

Criminal Records Checks

Upon request by the Province, the Digital Architect - Data shall, at no cost to the Province, provide a current criminal record check. A Digital Architect(s) - Data may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the criminal record is unacceptable.

Should the Digital Architect - Data be assigned to a team working for Justice, prior to performing Services, the Digital Architect - Data must provide the Province with an Enhanced Security Clearance . Digital Architect(s) - Data, which in the opinion of the Province have an unacceptable Enhanced Security Clearance or equivalent, shall be rejected. The Province does not receive any information specific to the reason an enhanced clearance may be rejected. Participating law enforcement agencies only identify if an applicant s clearance is not accepted.

Digital Architect(s) - Data should be aware that over the course of the Work Order, Digital Architect(s) may be required to complete higher-level security clearances, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret Clearance. Please ensure applicants are eligible to apply if required by the ministry.

Acceptance by the Province of all Digital Architect(s) requires written approval from the Province following acceptable security clearances.

OTHER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

The Supplier must provide two (2) project / assignment examples for each proposed Digital Architect, which exemplify / demonstrate the Digital Architect s expertise. Questions 1 through 5 must be answered for each project example. The evaluation team must be able to determine which project any given answer relates to. Where the answer to a question is the same for both projects, this must be clearly stated.

1. Provide an overview of the project / assignment the Digital Architect or the Digital Architect s team was engaged in that demonstrates expertise in the Digital Architect role.

2. Describe the sector(s) (i.e. public, private or other) the project / assignment served.

3. Identify the project / assignment size in dollar value (i.e. less than -0,000, less than -00,000, less than -,000,000 or greater than -,000,000).

4. Describe the approach for the design, development, mitigation of risk and delivery of the project / assignment, including any special considerations with respect to methodology or processes. In providing a response consider quality assurance and communication across the cross functional team.

5. Provide a list of specific skills, tools and / or technology used within the project / assignment.

Evaluation

The evaluation criteria will be distributed within the following categories. Subject to the requirements of POPA and ATIA, the evaluation of Responses shall be confidential, and not released to any party.

1. Qualifications- 20%

2. Interview - 50%

3. Other Mandatory Requirements 20%

4. Pricing - 10%

Mandatory Training Courses :

Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training and / or optional training requirements.

Anticipated Interview dates

2nd week of December 2025.

Enable Skills-Based Hiring

No

Qualification

Additional Details

Qualification

Assessment

Must Have

Education

Yes / No - Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study equivalencies will be...

Yes

Work Experience

Duration - Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional agile product teams...

5 years

Duration - Experience as a data architect, software architect, or senior data engineer...

8 years

Duration - Experience in leading solution architecture and introducing the overall technical...

5 years

Duration - Exp leading domain modelling and database schema...

4 years

Duration - Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts...

5 years

Nice to Have

Work Experience

Duration - Experience aligning data architecture with organizational data strategies and digital...

3 years

Duration - Experience applying data governance principles to ensure consistency, quality, and...

3 years

Duration - Experience applying secure development practices and managing...

4 years

Duration - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed data interoperability...

2 years

Duration - Experience incrementally transforming existing legacy systems into modern digital serv...

5 years

Duration - Experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code...

2 years

Duration - Experience with the GoA's Information Technology / Information Management...

2 years

Duration - Experience working in an organization equivalent in size and complexity to the...

2 years

Duration - Experience working with both relational and non-relational databases...

5 years

Duration -Exp working as an architect using data analytics...

4 years