Application Architect for Architectural design and development of web applications (23218, 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 a Application Architect for Architectural design and development of web applications 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
Nature of tasks
Architecture and design of information systems.
Review of the architecture of existing systems.
Design and development of architecture components and building blocks.
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.
Successful Candidate
Knowledge and skills
Very good knowledge of web application design.
Very good knowledge of Object Oriented architecture.
Very good knowledge of Relational DBMS.
Very good knowledge of interoperability technology (e.g. web services, message oriented
middleware, service oriented bus).
Very good knowledge of security best practices in web development.
Good knowledge of modelling tools.
Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture.
Good knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture.
Good knowledge of business process analysis.
Good redaction skills.
Ability to give technical presentations.
Ability to apply high quality standards.
Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design.
Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills.
Proven ability to integrate in an international/multicultural environment.
Proven experience with Single Page Application websites.
Education
Master’s level or 5 years of higher education or an equivalent number of years of IT professional experience as stated in the DIGIT-TM – Service Requirements.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of IT professional experience.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in development of information systems with PHP/Symfony.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in development of information systems with Angular.
Very good experience with relational databases.
Very good experience with web application development.
Specific expertise
Minimum 7 years' experience in architecture and design of information systems;
Minimum 6 years' experience in PHP;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Angular.
Minimum 7 years' experience in developing secure web applications;
Minimum 7 years' experience in Object Oriented and Model-View-Controller (MVC) methodologies;
Minimum 5 years' experience in relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, ...) ;
Minimum 5 years’ experience with SQL language;
Minimum 4 years' experience in the development of graphical user interfaces with a JS
framework, such as AngularJS, React, View, etc.
Minimum 4 years' experience with Javascript;
Minimum 4 years' experience with HTML5, CSS, and responsive design methodology;
Minimum 3 years' experience in development of web services or interoperability solutions;
Minimum 2 years' experience with JIRA and/or GIT;
Additional requirements:
Available within a three months' time frame. Experience in Angular7 is an asset.
Personal skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to analyse complex documents
Ability to follow and interpret Internal procedures and standards
Ability to work with imposed deadlines
Ability to work independently on specific task while at the same time functioning as a member of a project team.
Fluent in English and/or French
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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 60,000 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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