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Backend Developer Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Use of AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Codex). * Building automation frameworks from scratch. * Integration, E2E, and backend testing. * Pytest or Python-native test frameworks. * CI/CD pipelines ...

Java Developer

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

CA$80K - CA$85K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development. * Strong expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring ...

NET core, ASP.NET, Razor, MVC, Visual Studio, git, Azure DevOps, Remedy, SQL and PL/SQL with Oracle back-end * Familiarity with design patterns like unit of work and repository pattern, as well as ...

Java developer

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

CA$80K - CA$85K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development. * Strong expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring ...

This role requires expertise spanning front-end interfaces to back-end services and databases. How ... Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.

This role requires expertise spanning front-end interfaces to back-end services and databases. How ... Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.

Senior .Net Developer

Edmonton, AB · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

NET Developers (remote, anywhere in Canada) to join the team and make a real impact! Our client ... as backend * Strong experience building full-stack applications with front-end languages using ...

Senior .Net Developer

Edmonton, AB · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

NET Developers (remote, anywhere in Canada) to join the team and make a real impact! Our client ... as backend * Strong experience building full-stack applications with front-end languages using ...

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How much do backend developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for backend developer in Alberta is $103,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backend Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backend Developer, you need a strong grasp of server-side programming languages (such as Java, Python, or Node.js), database management, and software architecture concepts, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks (like Spring or Django), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), APIs, and version control systems (Git) is typically required. Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure robust, scalable, and secure systems that effectively support the needs of users and front-end applications.

What are some common challenges Backend Developers face when collaborating with frontend teams?

Backend Developers often encounter challenges related to syncing data structures, API endpoints, and release timelines with frontend teams. Ensuring clear communication and thorough documentation is critical to avoid mismatches in data expectations and functionality. Regular coordination through stand-up meetings, shared project management tools, and version-controlled API documentation helps mitigate misunderstandings and keeps both backend and frontend development aligned. Adopting practices like API-first development and automated testing can significantly improve collaboration and overall project quality.

What are Backend Developers?

Backend Developers are software engineers who focus on building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power websites and applications. They ensure that the data requested by frontend systems is delivered efficiently and securely. Their responsibilities include creating and managing databases, developing server-side application logic, integrating third-party services, and ensuring application performance and scalability. Backend Developers typically work with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, or PHP. They often collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to deliver complete, functional digital products.

What is the difference between Backend Developer vs Frontend Developer?

AspectBackend DeveloperFrontend Developer
Primary FocusServer-side logic, databases, APIsClient-side interface, UI/UX, visual elements
Required SkillsProgramming languages like Java, Python, PHP; databases; server managementHTML, CSS, JavaScript; frameworks like React or Angular
Work EnvironmentBackend systems, server infrastructure, cloud servicesWeb browsers, design tools, user interface testing
Common UsageBuilding and maintaining server-side applicationsDesigning and implementing user interfaces

While both roles are essential in web development, Backend Developers focus on server-side logic and data management, whereas Frontend Developers create the visual and interactive aspects of websites. Understanding their differences helps in choosing the right career path or project collaboration.

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Infographic showing various Backend Developer job openings in Alberta as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,394 per year, or $49.7 per hour.
Staff Test Engineer

Staff Test Engineer

Actalent

Calgary, AB

Contractor

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Titre du poste: Ingénieur Test Senior

Description du poste

Notre client est à la recherche d'un ingénieur en automatisation de tests de niveau Senior capable de gérer entièrement les tests de la stratégie à l'exécution. Il s'agit d'un rôle d'ingénieur pratique pour quelqu'un qui écrit du code de test de qualité de production sur une pile Python et AWS, et non pour quelqu'un qui exécute des tâches de QA prédéfinies. Dans ce rôle, vous évaluerez la plateforme existante, identifierez les lacunes en matière de test et de fiabilité, concevrez une stratégie de couverture complète et mettrez en œuvre des cadres d'automatisation évolutifs. Vous proposerez et piloterez des améliorations de l'infrastructure de test, modifierez le code de production si nécessaire pour améliorer la testabilité, et établirez des modèles de test que d'autres ingénieurs pourront adopter. Vous opérerez en tant que consultant technique autonome, travaillant avec une supervision minimale, et servirez de propriétaire autoritaire des tests automatisés et de la qualité pour une plateforme cloud-native.

Responsabilités

  • Évaluer la plateforme existante et identifier les lacunes en matière de test et de fiabilité.
  • Concevoir une stratégie de couverture complète et mettre en Å“uvre des cadres d'automatisation évolutifs.
  • Proposer et piloter des améliorations de l'infrastructure de test.
  • Modifier le code de production pour améliorer la testabilité si nécessaire.
  • Établir des modèles de test adoptables par d'autres ingénieurs.
  • Opérer en tant que consultant technique autonome avec une supervision minimale.
  • Servir de propriétaire autoritaire des tests automatisés et de la qualité.

Compétences Essentielles

  • 5+ ans d'expérience.
  • Compétences pratiques en Python pour écrire du code de test de qualité de production.
  • Expérience en tests automatisés, pas en QA manuelle.
  • Expérience avec les systèmes backend basés sur AWS.
  • Expérience en tests backend et d'intégration.
  • Capacité à prendre en charge la stratégie de test.

Compétences Supplémentaires & qualifications

  • Expérience en test de systèmes basés sur l'IA/ML ou LLM.
  • Connaissance des flux de travail agentiques et des cadres d'évaluation LLM.
  • Validation de la cohérence des résultats et gestion des risques d'hallucination.
  • Principes de sécurité de l'IA et sensibilisation aux risques d'injection de prompt.
  • Gouvernance des données de test et PII.
  • Utilisation d'outils de développement d'IA (par exemple, Cursor, Codex).
  • Création de cadres d'automatisation à partir de zéro.
  • Tests d'intégration, de bout en bout et backend.
  • Cadres de test natifs Pytest ou Python.
  • Pipelines CI/CD (GitHub Actions, qualité ou architectures sans serveur).
  • Exposition à la conception de table unique DynamoDB.

Environnement De Travail

100% à distance


Job Title: Senior Test Engineer

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior-level Test Automation Engineer who can fully own testing from strategy through execution. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who writes production-grade test code across a Python and AWS stack, not someone executing predefined QA tasks. In this role, you will evaluate the existing platform, identify testing and reliability gaps, design a comprehensive coverage strategy, and implement scalable automation frameworks. You will propose and drive improvements to testing infrastructure, modify production code when required to improve testability, and establish testing patterns that other engineers can adopt. You will operate as a self-directed technical consultant, working with minimal supervision, and serve as the authoritative owner of automated testing and quality for a cloud-native platform.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the existing platform and identify testing and reliability gaps.
  • Design a comprehensive coverage strategy and implement scalable automation frameworks.
  • Propose and drive improvements to the testing infrastructure.
  • Modify production code to improve testability when necessary.
  • Establish testing patterns that other engineers can adopt.
  • Operate as a self-directed technical consultant with minimal supervision.
  • Serve as the authoritative owner of automated testing and quality.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Hands-on Python skills for writing production-grade test code.
  • Experience in automated testing, not manual QA.
  • Experience with AWS-based backend systems.
  • Backend and integration testing experience.
  • Ability to own test strategy.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience testing AI/ML or LLM-based systems.
  • Knowledge of agentic workflows and LLM evaluation frameworks.
  • Output consistency validation and hallucination risk awareness.
  • AI safety principles and prompt-injection risk awareness.
  • PII and test-data governance.
  • Use of AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Codex).
  • Building automation frameworks from scratch.
  • Integration, E2E, and backend testing.
  • Pytest or Python-native test frameworks.
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, quality or serverless architectures).
  • DynamoDB single-table design exposure.

Work Environment

100% remote

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.


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About Actalent

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Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US

Year founded

1983

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