Application Architect (23362, L 4)

Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.

What connects the ever-growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service –
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.

Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

We are hiring a Application Architect for our prestigious partner DIGIT TM (DG Informatics) in Brussels. DIGIT-TM is a contract from the European Commission for IT services across Europe.

If you like to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, this opportunity can answer to your expectation.

We look forward to meeting you! Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.

At Serco, we do not only offer a career but also the opportunity to join a community where everyone’s wellbeing matters, by living out the Serco values in all we do!

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS LINKED TO THE SERVICE
The non-exhaustive list of tasks / activities under this request are:
 Architecture and design of information systems;
 Analysis and documentation of requirements following the standards and methodologies established by the Contracting Authority;
 Participate in the analysis and design of database schemas/tables/etc.;
 Data analysis and data modelling;
 Prototyping;
 Development/maintenance of applications that reflect the specifications;
 Design and development of architecture components and building blocks;
 Integration with other applications/systems;
 Production of technical documentation;
 Formulation and/or elaboration of test cases/programs;
 Participate in the deployment and configuration of the system (s);
 Participation in meetings with the Contracting Authority, project teams and user groups.
The information necessary for the completion of these tasks and their deadlines will be provided on a regular basis to the consultant delivering the service via the relevant project management tool (s) and during coordination meetings.

Very good knowledge of J2EE including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and web services;
 Very good knowledge of Application Servers (Oracle WebLogic Server, Tomcat, etc.);
 Very good knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems - DBMS (preferably Oracle 11/12 g);
 Good knowledge of the following: Spring 5, Spring boot 2, Hibernate, Liquibase and Junit;
 Experience with DevOps container/orchestration tools (Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, etc.);
 Experience in cloud based development (AWS web services);
 Good knowledge of continuous delivery and Application Lifecycle Management tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, JIRA, Git, Nexus, etc.);
 Basic knowledge of UNIX/LINUX;
 Knowledge of Agile methodology and involved concepts;
 Very good knowledge of web application design and development;
 Ability to apply high quality standards;
 Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application architecture and design;
 Good communication skills;
 Ability to give technical presentations;
 Capability of working in a multi-lingual/multi-cultural environment;
 Very good knowledge of English (both written and oral).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: all proposed candidates should be security clearable (with scope
application EU) and ready to travel to the premises of the Commission for an on-site (physical)
interview.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The consultant providing the service should have:
 A level of education corresponding to Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (which typically corresponds to a master’s level or 5 years of higher education)1. Where the minimum number of years of education is not fulfilled, 2 years of professional experience will be considered as equivalent for 1 year of study.
 Minimum 11 years of IT professional experience.

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Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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And the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

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