Application/Cloud Architect

ph3About Cronos Europa /h3 pCronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe's digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation. /p h3About Cronos Europa /h3 pCronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe's digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation. /p h3About The Job /h3 pWe are looking for an experienced Application / Cloud Architect to support the delivery of strategic digital solutions for a leading European institution. In this role, you will combine architectural leadership with hands‑on technical expertise, driving the design, development, integration, and evolution of enterprise applications. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure interoperability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across the solution landscape. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and define scalable application architectures aligned with business and technical requirements. /li liLead the implementation of cloud‑ready, microservices‑based, and event‑driven solutions. /li liEstablish architecture standards, design patterns, and development best practices. /li liEnsure interoperability between multiple enterprise applications and technology components. /li liContribute to architectural decisions related to API design, integration frameworks, data management, and cloud technologies. /li liSupport technical governance and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles. /li liAnalyse and understand functional, technical, and business requirements. /li liDesign and develop back‑end and front‑end solutions using modern technologies and frameworks. /li liDesign, build, and maintain APIs and microservices. /li liOversee application structure, code quality, maintainability, and scalability. /li liParticipate in the design and implementation of data storage solutions. /li liTake technical leadership on projects and provide guidance to development teams. /li liInterpret and implement executable BPMN 2.0 specifications. /li liAnalyse BPMN and UML models to design automated business processes. /li liContribute to workflow optimisation and business process automation initiatives. /li liImplement process orchestration solutions using Camunda and related BPM technologies. /li liDesign and support CI/CD and DevOps pipelines. /li liIntegrate applications with messaging, middleware, and enterprise integration platforms. /li liEnsure secure application design and compliance with data protection requirements. /li liImplement security best practices and address application vulnerabilities. /li liSupport cloud integration and deployment activities. /li liDefine and implement testing strategies, scenarios, and test cases. /li liTroubleshoot application issues and lead root‑cause analysis activities. /li liMonitor application performance and identify optimisation opportunities. /li liEnsure delivery of robust, secure, and high‑quality solutions. /li liProduce and maintain technical documentation and architecture artefacts. /li liCollaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. /li liPresent technical solutions and architectural recommendations. /li liSupport decision‑making processes on technology choices and solution design. /li liContribute effectively within an international and multicultural environment. /li /ul h3Profile Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor's degree (minimum EQF Level 6) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline. /li liStrong experience in application architecture and enterprise software design. /li liProven expertise in: Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Kafka, Angular (14+), TypeScript, JavaScript /li liStrong knowledge of: Cloud‑native architecture principles, Microservices architecture, Event‑Driven Architecture, Event Sourcing and CQRS, RESTful API design, Relational databases, Enterprise integration patterns, Application architecture best practices, BPMN modelli