For out client EC we are looking for Application/Cloud Architect
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS
Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:
▪ Analysis of the integration of different information systems.
▪ Technical interface between the project leaders and the developers.
▪ Production of software architecture documents.
▪ Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment,
evaluation and reporting.
▪ Creating designs and blueprints of Cloud Architecture.
▪ Manage automated CI/CD pipelines.
▪ Release management and controls.
▪ Analysis of information systems performances
▪ Review of the architecture of existing systems to migrate of existing system in the cloud.
▪ Design and development of architecture components and building blocks using cloud
components
2. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
▪ Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design.
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, ease of communication.
▪ Good redaction skills.
▪ Ability to give technical presentations.
▪ Ability to apply high quality standards.
▪ Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings.
▪ Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment.
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
▪ High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and
maintained in SANTE.R.4 contain personal and confidential data
3. Specific Expertise
Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:
At least 8 years of specific expertise in Java-based architecture best practices and patterns.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Microservices and architecture in the cloud.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Java-based applications design.
At least 4 years of specific expertise in Enterprise Architecture.
At least 4 years of specific expertise in Relational DBMS.
At least 4 years of specific expertise in interoperability technology (web services, message oriented middleware, service oriented us, event architecture)
At least 3 years of specific expertise in Knowledge of confluence and Jira
4. Certification and Standards
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATIONS :
▪ Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification.
▪ AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
▪ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
▪ Google Professional Cloud Architect.
▪ Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
5. Service Delivery
• The services shall be performed remotely in Near-Site location allowing to reach the Commission
premises in Brussels within 2 hours.
Laptop will be provided by the Commission.
The external service provider may be requested to participate in the meetings with the Commission’s
services in Brussels (and exceptionally in other locations).