APPLICATION / SOFTWARE ARCHITECT, LEVEL 3 (Software Developer)

TBIPS Category: A.1 Quantity: 7 Resources Contract Period: ASAP – March 2029 (+ 1-year option to 2030) Location: REMOTE Security Clearance Required: SECRET Estimated Days: 220 days per resource (initial period) About the Engagement Seven Application/Software Architects (Software Developers) will form the core delivery team for the three TC marine safety digital products. Working in an Agile SDLC environment, resources will design, develop, test, and maintain complex software solutions, including API integrations, front-end components, database platforms, and CI/CD pipeline configurations. All development must align with GoC Digital Standards and Treasury Board policies. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery & Collaboration Collaborate with the Agile Development Team to deploy, customize, and integrate computer systems using Agile SDLC or Design Thinking methodologies Participate in all Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Deliver incremental software enhancements at the end of each sprint Participate in team retrospectives to assess and improve current processes, tools, collaboration, and communication Share knowledge via code reviews, pair programming, and internal documentation Requirements Analysis & Architecture Conduct business and technical requirements analysis to determine system and solution needs Gather stakeholder input, define objectives, and identify the technology stack and system architecture Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, review designs, and assess technical feasibility Participate in user requirements, architectural design, troubleshooting, and prototyping sessions with the Product Owner and development team Application Development Analyze, design, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, and maintain highly complex software solutions using technologies including: VB.NET, C#, Azure SQL Server, Power BI, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server SSIS, and Azure Data Factory Implement authentication, authorization, APIs, and third-party integrations ensuring security and maintainability Develop front-end components using HTML/CSS/JavaScript; implement server-side logic, APIs, and database integration Optimize application performance, security, and maintainability while adhering to best practices Conduct code and design reviews; ensure compliance with coding standards and perform necessary refactoring Link pull requests to DevOps work items for traceability Testing & Quality Assurance Conduct unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate functionality, reliability, and performance Fix bugs and refine features based on stakeholder feedback Conduct code and design reviews ensuring compliance with GoC coding standards Create automated test scripts for regression testing (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) Assist in technical audits to assess overall software quality and performance Deployment & DevOps Configure deployment pipelines (CI/CD); set up staging and production environments Manage deployment processes; establish rollback and recovery procedures to ensure system stability post-deployment Create deployment scripts and automated deployment tools Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades across multiple environments Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Develop and update technical documentation including API documentation, system architecture diagrams, and user manuals Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and produce training materials for internal TC teams Coach and mentor team members to enhance their technical expertise and understanding of the codebase Deliverables include: Business and technical requirements documentation, user stories and acceptance criteria, system architecture diagrams, developed and tested application code (VB.NET, C#, SQL, Azure Data Factory), functional APIs and third-party integrations, authentication/authorization functionality, unit/integration/system test cases, automated test scripts, CI/CD pipeline configurations, deployment scripts, Dev/ACC/Production environment documentation, rollback/recovery procedure documentation, deployment checklists and release notes, and API specs/configuration guides. Mandatory Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate experience as an A.1 Application/Software Architect, Level 3, and provide two (2) project examples within the last seven (7) years where they successfully performed ALL of the following: API development and integration with database platforms and infrastructure architecture within IM/IT projects Working within an Agile environment (sprint/Design Thinking, collaboration and teamwork) Software development and implementation — specifically SQL, C#, VB.NET; APIs and third-party migrations; Front-End Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript); Back-End Development (server-side logic, APIs, and database integration); and code quality and technical testing Data management and business intelligence For