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We are currently seeking a talented Application Solution Architect on behalf of a major European Union Agency.

Location: Malta, Valletta

Modality: Hybrid (At least 30% should be onsite – can be more)

Seniority: 10 years of experience in the requested field

Education: EQF level 5 (this is mandatory to be met, with available proof before the offer)

Task descriptions:

• Lead and contribute to the solution architecture, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of the EU Agency’s information systems.
• Assess, propose, design, prototype, develop, test, configure, and maintain technical solutions related to key business requirements for improvements of the EU Agency’s information systems, according to the prioritised backlog agreed between ICT and business. Share insight gained through these activities with the ICT project team(s).
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to other members of the ICT project team(s) in requirements engineering, work estimation, software development, deployment, and maintenance and support of various EU Agency’s information systems.
• Propose and provide the EU Agency’s information systems’ architecture and technology roadmap, including upgrade, migration and maintenance for EU Agency’s SharePoint Online or Azure, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, and Microsoft 365 presence.
• Integrate EU Agency’s information systems with other EU Agency’s systems and/or third-party platforms and tools, as required.
• Develop and maintain the solution architecture of information systems according to EU Agency’s enterprise architecture and technology roadmap.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose long-term technical solutions.
• Facilitate and actively contribute to quality, architecture and application design topics within the ICT Unit.
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews, including reviews of solution architectures, design artefacts and source code reviews, addressing technical debt, and recommending alternative robust solutions where appropriate.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including solution architecture documentation, operational maintenance manuals, version description documents, release guidelines, and user manuals.
• Implement task automation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) for ICT projects.
• Actively participate in the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) of EU Agency’s information systems, and monitor and ensure the appropriate security audits posture of the systems, including preparing and assisting for security audits.
• Collaborate with the ICT project teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders on the analysis and design of evolutionary changes, new features, integrations, and improvements.
• Collaborate with ICT governance/oversight group to align ICT services and infrastructure with corporate strategy.

Requirements:

• Advanced use of technologies similar to EU Agency’s SharePoint Server (2019 or Subscription Edition) and SharePoint Online, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint PnP Framework (deployment templates), SharePoint site and list templates, SharePoint REST APIs, client-side web parts, custom actions and PowerShell, including use of SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), Sharegate, or similar toolsets.
• Software development as required in one or more of the following: in .NET (Framework 4.x and 6+), C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, and ASP.NET Web API, similar to those used in the EU Agency’s platforms.
• Advanced work with Web APIs and perform systems’ integrations.
• Usage of Microsoft Entra ID or integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems, Microsoft 365 and Azure DevOps.
• Usage of DevOps best practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Independent work in one or more front-end JavaScript frameworks, such as Vue.js, Angular or React.
• Work with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Work with the Microsoft Power Platform.

Freelancers are welcome

Benefits:

• Hybrid way 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

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