Application Cloud Architect

Company Description Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development. Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024. Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, is looking for a Application Cloud Architect with expertise in Data & AI Text Mining for one of its clients at the EU Institutions in Brussels Context Role & Responsibilities
- Developing, maintaining, and documenting RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Designing, implementing, and optimising relational and non-relational database schemas and queries to ensure efficient, reliable data storage and retrieval.
- Defining and enforcing database security measures to protect sensitive data and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection standards.
- Designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native architectures capable of handling increased user load and large data volumes, leveraging containerisation and orchestration platforms.
- Contributing to secure software development by performing code reviews and using vulnerability scanning tools to identify and mitigate security risks. Qualifications

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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design robust and scalable technical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset, comfortable working in multidisciplinary and distributed teams.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to code quality, security, and best practices.
- Proactive and autonomous working style, with the ability to manage priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Curiosity and openness to innovation, particularly in the use of AI-assisted development tools and modern cloud technologies. Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience using web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g. pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards and maintain code quality.
- Practical experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g. Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot) and awareness of emerging AI-driven development practices.
- Strong experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB).
- Excellent knowledge of ORMs, schema design, and performance-efficient querying.
- Proven expertise in containerisation using Docker or Podman and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices, including authentication, authorisation, encryption, and vulnerability management (e.g. OWASP tools).
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments and virtual machine management. Additional Information There are a wide variety of career paths and opportunities available at Arηs Group
- part of Accenture, and we encourage employees to focus on their professional growth and develop a variety of skills. WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?
- We value your contribution, which is why

we offer
a competitive and attractive salary package.
- Your wellbeing is our priority
- from day one, you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
- Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
- Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
- Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
- Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together.