Lot 2 - Backend Developer

About the assignment

A backend developer is to be procured as an integrated part of the IT Development Section. The resource will contribute to the development, further development and modernisation of the core systems of Stortinget (the Norwegian Parliament), which play a central role in parliamentary case processing and support key work processes across Stortinget's operations.

Stortinget will engage four consultants across four lots: a senior frontend developer, two senior backend developers and a senior platform architect/developer. The resources will join cross-functional, agile teams and contribute to the development, further development and modernisation of Stortinget's key business systems and core systems. The technology platform is based on Microsoft technology, with React/TypeScript on the frontend and .NET/C# on the backend, together with Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, RabbitMQ, SQL Server and PostgreSQL. The platform architect will further develop Stortinget's development platform and establish shared platform services. Each bid covers one named consultant, and the same consultant may not be offered for more than one lot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and further develop Stortinget's key business systems and core systems
• Contribute to business logic, APIs, integrations and information flow between systems (backend)
• Develop modern, user-friendly and accessible web applications (frontend)
• Further develop the Kubernetes platform (AKS) and CI/CD processes (platform)
• Contribute to architecture work, code quality, testing and continuous improvement
• Work closely with product owners, developers and users in cross-functional teams
• Contribute knowledge transfer and professional sparring to Stortinget's employees

Required skills

• Frontend developer: minimum 3 years' relevant experience in agile, cross-functional environments
• Backend developer: minimum 5 years' relevant experience in agile, cross-functional environments
• Platform architect/developer: minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant higher education at university college/university level (may be waived for the platform role with 10 years' experience)