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 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…