Application Architect Drupal (22393, min 13 years experience)

Job Introduction

Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.

What connects the ever-growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service –
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.

Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

We are hiring an Application Architect Drupal for our prestigious partner DIGIT TM (DG Informatics) in Brussels. DIGIT-TM is a contract from the European Commission for IT services across Europe.

If you like to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, this opportunity can answer to your expectation.

We look forward to meeting you!  Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.

At Serco, we do not only offer a career but also the opportunity to join a community where everyone’s wellbeing matters, by living out the Serco values in all we do!

Role Responsibility

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The candidate is expected to perform the following activities:
 Architect and build/theme responsive Drupal (7 and higher) web applications, while complying with the information security, technology standards, multilingualism, accessibility and branding requirements
 Transpose existing (legacy) IT systems from any technology into a Drupalbased solution
 Architect and manage complex full-life cycle implementations of Drupal-based solutions, including possible integrations with the organization and third-party systems, with a focus on maintainability, reliability, scalability, and performance
 Perform site-building activities like creating and modifying views, contexts, and blocks to match functionality specified in wireframes and designs of the analysts
 Create Drupal contributed modules (and preferably having proof of previous experience in this)
 Evaluate wireframes and designs, and other deliverables during the analysis phase to spot potential development issues and flag feasibility challenges when needed
 Carry-out code reviews of code created by other developers, and be able to adapt your code based on peer reviews of colleague-developers
 Remain up-to-date with policies and technologies supported, approved and provided by the organization at corporate level
 Produce software architecture documents and other technical documentation
 Participate in technical working groups, planning and progress meetings and meetings with the users
 Liaise with DG DIGIT and the contractors for the installation and configuration of system environments and releases
 Release management

Successful Candidate

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 Good knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture
 In depth knowledge of application design
 In depth knowledge of modelling tools
 Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
 Good knowledge of Relational DBMS
 Good knowledge of business process analysis
 Excellent knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript and Drupal application development
 Experience with REST API integrations and interoperability in general, and mastery of working with MySQL and Oracle databases
 Solid knowledge of encryption techniques
 Knowledge of interoperability technology (e.g. web services)
 Proficiency in using Git and related workflows for source control management
 Good drafting skills
 Ability to give technical presentations
 Ability to apply high quality standards and to respect deadlines
 Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design
 Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills
 Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in team working
 Basic knowledge of Justice, Consumers, Migration and Home Affairs EU policy objectives would be a plus
 Knowledge of Justice, Consumers, Migration and Home Affairs related public IT systems
 Previous experience in legal organisations or departments would be a plus
 Team player
 Experience with cloud-based hosting solutions would be a plus

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Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

And the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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