Software Solutions Architect

Job Introduction
Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

**We are hiring a Software Solutions Architect for an international organisation in Warsaw and various locations around Europe**.**

Main Responsibilities
Sets standards in scope of design, development, quality and testing
- Designs and communicates system architecture
- Design interoperability and interfaces with other systems
- Elicits needs, analyses requirements
- Transfers business, users and technical needs into architectures
- Maps business goals, project benefits, priorities, components, system features
- Analyses available systems
- Identify options for potential solutions
- Maintains and tracks architecture in systems lifecycle
- Estimate and size software development works
- Contributes to systems design, testing, quality assurance, change management
- Prepares system documentation and provides presentations
- Lead development teams and development processes
- Selects and evaluates technologies
- Collects and interprets system metrics
- Optimizes system from performance, security and quality points of view

**LEVEL OF EDUCATION**

A Master's Degree in a relevant ICT field is mandatory

**REQUIED CERTIFICATES**

At least 2 certifications among:

- Master level certificate in a relevant software development technology domain or in architecting software solutions (e.g. TOGAF Certified)
- Certified UML Professional certificate at foundation level

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Has performed role of key architect in development of at least 2 software systems (one, in the case of the basic profile)
- Expert in systems architecting in the relevant domain
- Expert in designing enterprise level software systems
- Expert in planning capacity and security of the systems
- Expert in designing in UML
- Expert in software development methodologies, lifecycles and artefacts like RUP, ISO12207 and agile methodologies
- Is proficient in using systems modelling tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect, Aris Architect or others
- Presents excellent communication skills
- Holds ability to document effectively
- Presents problem solving skills
- Presents leadership skills

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**
- Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns, cloud platforms, networking, databases, APIs and integration methods.
- Experience in gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing requirements while balancing feasibility, cost, and compliance
- Knowledge of security best practices (authentication, authorization, encryption, zero-trust models)
- Experience in guiding implementation teams and ensuring alignment with architectural vision.

About The Company
Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

**Why should you join Serco ?**
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

**We are diverse and inclusive organisation**

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
- If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team_

**Important**

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Package Description
- Competitive Salary
- Corporate Benefits Package
- Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

**_ Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team_