Are you an Application Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience? We are looking for a senior Architect for a public sector client. EU Nationality is a requirement due to security clearance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in IT and 5 years in Application Architecture
• Knowledge of infrastructure (hardware, Virtualization, cloud, OpenShift, Redhat)
• A Background in development is required (master of Java)
• Experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect tool, Service Oriented Architecture, Mastering of UML
• Proven experience with stream-processing software platforms is a must (e.g. Kafka)
• Understanding of biometrics systems and text search engines is an added value.
• Experience in the design and implementation of large distributed systems with emphasis on highly availability, high performance, high level of security and zero data loss
• Working experience with EU client or other public institutions is an added value
• Character skills: good interpersonal skills, analytical approach, and demonstrate ability to work in a multinational environment. 
• Certificates: TOGAF, ArchiMate 
• Education: University degree (master or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Languages: English (fluent), French (nice to have)

Job Description:

• Defining, assessing and coordinating architecture projects and designing architecture building block
• Coordinating the technical implementation and as such lead a team of architects
• Aligning and integrate multiple architectures, layers and perspectives  
• Advising on architecture frameworks and methods 
• Defining and measuring architecture indicators (maturity, implementation, etc.);  
• Ensuring Interoperability, Identifying potential reuse and  performing cost-benefit analyse
• Designing and assessing Identity and Access Management and Master Data Management solutions
• Performing Business Analysis and contributing to the Functional, Technical, Security and Testing Specifications
• Ensuring that the architecture is maintained and adapted to changes and developments
• Verifying that changes to the system are feasible within the architectural framework
• Performing studies and proposing design solutions in relation to changes and new requirements. This includes also managing system integration and any modelling needed.