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We are currently looking for a talented Application / Cloud Architect on behalf of the European Commission in Brussels.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Mode of working: hybrid

Level of Education: EQF 6

Key tasks:

• Install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot application architecture.
• Manage complex architecture and integrate heterogeneous systems to it
• Architecture and design of information systems
• Review of the architecture of existing systems
• Design and development of architecture components and building blocks (back-end/front-end)
• Analysis of the integration of different information systems
• Data analysis and data modelling
• Coordination of the implementation of the technical architecture
• Technical interface between the project leaders and the developers
• Production of software architecture documents
• Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users
• Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting
• Implementation and development of key features

Knowledge and skills:

 The following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above-listed tasks:

• Good knowledge of Middleware systems (e.g. WebLogic Application Server, Oracle Service Bus)
• Good knowledge of messaging services and platforms (e.g. Java Message Service, Apache Kafka)
• Good knowledge of JEE
• Good knowledge of Angular and eUI
• Good knowledge in Akoma Ntoso: simple technology-neutral electronic representations in XML format of parliamentary, legislative and judiciary documents
• Very good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Good analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply high quality standards
• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical documents
• Ability to participate in technical meetings and good communication skills

Due to the particular nature of a large international organisation such as the European Commission, candidates should also have the following non-technical skills:

• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects
• Excellent Team Player
• Ability to understand, speak and write French and English (B2 level for both) will be an advantage
• High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained in DIGIT A3 contain personal and confidential data

Specific Expertise:

• at least 5 years of proven expertise in Java, Angular and WebLogic or other JEE container management

Certifications and Standards:

No certification is mandatory, but the following certifications would be considered an advantage:

• ITIL certification
• Any certificate related to Oracle middleware (to be approved by the Commission)

Freelancers are welcome

Benefits:

• Hybrid model of working
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private Insurance
• A dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progression
• Ability to work with cutting edge technologies
• Pleasant working environment
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 28 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience.

Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.

Find out more about us at www.upcominds.com

We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Our recruitment consultants will go through your Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible and get back to you to discuss the opportunity for which you apply. If you don’t hear from us in the coming ten (10) working days, you may consider that you have not been selected for the particular job.