Application/cloud 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 Application/Cloud Architect for European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.**

Main Responsibilities
- 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, the developers (internal and external) and the technical teams responsible for information systems to integrate or connect to.
- Production of software architecture documents and other technical specifications.
- Definition of interoperability standards and interfaces.
- Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users or their representatives.
- Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting.
- Creating designs and blueprints of Cloud Architecture.
- Review of the architecture of existing systems in the context of their integration in a common platform or interoperability with them.
- 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.
- Contribute to the control of the quality of technical deliverables produced by “extra-muros” contractors.

**LEVEL OF EDUCATION**

Bachelor's or Master's degree

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- At least 10 years of specific expertise in architecture best practices and patterns.
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in microservices and architecture in the cloud.
- At least 7 years of specific expertise in modelling tools.
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in Enterprise Architecture.
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in relational DBMS, data modelling and database design techniques and tools (e.g. SQL Developer Data Modeler, Oracle SQL Developer). At least 5 years of specific expertise in business process analysis.
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture and interoperability technology (web services, message-oriented middleware, service-oriented bus, event architecture)
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in IT security technologies and standards (web, database and cloud)
- At least 5 years of specific expertise in the processes involved in crisis management, early warning and alerts, if possible, in the public health domain.

**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)

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 posit