Java Architect

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Introduction

Westpole is looking for an Java Architect specialized in JAVA web applications development, in the architectural design and development of web applications.

As Architect, you will be working on different Java projects managed by the IT System Development unit of our client located in Brussels, Belgium.

Westpole International Organisation is part of Westpole Benelux and a consultancy department focused on EU institutions (Parliament, DGs, Council, etc.).

Responsabilities

As Java Architect, you will be in charge of :

• Architecture and design of information systems.
• Review of the architecture of existing systems
• Design and development of architecture components and building blocks
• 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 and the developers
• Production of software architecture documents
• Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users
• Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting

Requirements

Knowledge and skills

Very good knowledge of web application design
Very good knowledge of Object Oriented architecture
Very good knowledge of Relational DBMS
Very good knowledge of interoperability technology (e.g. web services, message oriented middleware, service oriented bus)
Very good knowledge of security best practices in web development
Good knowledge of modelling tools
Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
Good knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture
Good knowledge of business process analysis
Good redaction skills.
Ability to give technical presentations.
Ability to apply high quality standards
Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design
Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills.
Proven ability to integrate in an international/multicultural environment

Education

Master’s level or 5 years of higher education

Experience

Minimum 9 years of IT professional experience
Minimum 7 years’ experience in development of information systems with Java
Minimum 2 years’ experience with UML or CASE tools
Very good experience with relational databases
Very good experience with web application development

Specific expertise

Minimum 9 years’ experience in architecture and design of information systems
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Java (both with J2SE and J2EE) with extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of design patterns;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in developing secure web applications, with expertise in secure development practices
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Apache Maven or equivalent;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Object Oriented design patterns e.g. Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP) with expertise in design patterns
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Testing Frameworks (JUnit, Spock, Selenium, Python, …);
Minimum 4 years’ experience in relational databases (Oracle, MySQL..)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the development of graphical user interfaces
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Spring framework
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Angular2 framework
Minimum 4 years’ experience in development of web services (REST and SOAP) with expertise in the design and development of web services
Minimum 2 years’ experience with version control systems
Minimum 2 years’ experience with JIRA and GIT

Personal skills

Ability to work in a team
Ability to analyse complex documents
Ability to follow and interpret Internal procedures and standards
Ability to work with imposed deadlines
Ability to work independently on specific tasks while at the same time functioning as a member of a project team.
Fluent in English and/or French

Our offer

Real career possibilities in a fascinating IT sector, a constantly growing dynamic company and a well-established international track record;

A strong learning and development program;

A challenging environment, where collaborative working and continuous self-improvement is the key to success;

A good work-life balance;

A competitive salary package (including meal vouchers, hospital insurances, pension insurance plan, etc.) and an open ended contract.