Application/Cloud architect (ACA)

Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Support provided to EU Nationals requiring relocation – Information available upon request

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

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 / Cloud architect (ACA) 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!

Main Responsibilities

As Application / Cloud architect (ACA)  you will be responsible for:

• This person should work in a PM2-Agile team, with the roles Architecture Owner/ Solution Architect (at least 50% of the time) and Agile Team Member (up to 50% of the time). The actual rate of each role will surely vary over time, depending on the lifecycle of the projects.
• Act as Architecture Owner (PM2-Agile) for the applications that s/he will be in charge of
• Bridge the gap between business problems and technology solution
• Support application development projects by reviewing business requirements, designing solutions as per the EC standards and advising the developers for optimal technical solutions during the application development lifecycle of an Agile project
• Architecture and design of information systems. Conducting system architecture evaluation and collaborating with the Architecture Office, Product owner, Project management and development team
• Architecture support, design, and blueprinting of Cloud native solutions
• Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems, review of the architecture of existing systems
• Design and development of architecture PoC, components and leverage the use of building block
• Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture aligned with DIGIT’s Digital Strategy
• Perform data analysis and data modelling
• Coordinate the implementation of the technical architecture with the Architecture Office and the rest the Team, favouring a collaborative approach, instead of dictating the architectural direction.
• Produce and review technical documents, including Architecture overview
• Develop applications (full stack) using the technologies / tools mentioned in the Specific Expertise section
• Perform level 2 and level 3 support tasks
• Participate in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users
• Assist during the testing deployment, evaluation and reporting
• Actively participate in standard Agile ceremonies
• Support legacy systems and/or migration of existing system to the cloud
• Mentor developers in the team by providing feedback/support to the technical tasks that have to be implemented

In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Belgium and around the world.

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUACTION

• Bachelor Degree of 3 years

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

• Very good knowledge of Java development and design patterns (Java 8 + newer versions)
• Very good knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture
• Very good knowledge of Applications Design
• Very good knowledge of Business Process Analysis
• Very good knowledge of Interoperability Technology (e.g. web services (SOAP and REST),message oriented middleware, service oriented bus)
• Good knowledge of Cloud Technologies and Micro Services
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
• Good knowledge of UML diagrams and usage of Modelling Tools
• Knowledge of the CEF Building Blocks is an asset
• Experience in PKI and SSL certificates is an asset
• Knowledge of Blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligence for data analysis / Business intelligence reporting is an asset
• Ability to consult with technical advice regarding business analysis, project management, IT architecture, infrastructure, security, technology and software architecture design
• Ability to consult security architecture, data architecture, application experts, and provide optimal solution options for project decision making
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents: technical architecture document process diagrams
• Good understanding of Agile Values and Principles
• Good understanding of Agile planning and estimating
• Good knowledge about key Agile ceremonies like Iteration Review, Iteration planning and Iteration retrospective.
• Good understanding of relative and absolute estimates
• Ability to participate in Planning poker sessions and provide relevant inputs
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability - Ability to easily adapt to changes
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Proactive attitude
• Good redaction skills
• Ability to apply high quality standards

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 make presentations to Member State Authorities, excellent communicator.
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects
• Excellent Team Player
• Ability to understand, speak and write in English C1; French at level B1 or higher will be an advantage
• High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained in MOVE-ENER SRD.2 contain personal and confidential data

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

The following certifications will be considered as an asset and can be counted in the scorecard:

• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Certified Java developer
• Certified Scrum Developer / Pro Scrum Developer / SAFe for Architects / PM²-Agile

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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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