Application Architect Java TOGAF UML Archimate Kubernetes Microservices Java Brussels Belgium

Application Architect Java TOGAF UML Archimate Kubernetes Microservices Java Brussels Belgium

The client is looking for a Senior Application Architect who will take a leading role in the design and development of large scale applications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing and coordinating architecture implementation
• Defining, assessing, and coordinating architecture projects and designing architecture building blocks
• Coordinating the technical implementation and as such lead a team of architects
• Delivering high-level and low-level designs
• Aligning and integrate multiple architectures, layers, and perspectives
• Advising on architecture frameworks and methods
• Defining and measuring architecture indicators (maturity, implementation, etc.)
• Ensuring Interoperability
• Identifying potential reuse
• Performing cost-benefit analyses
• Designing and assessing Identity and Access Management and Master Data Management solutions
• Performing Business Analysis and contributing to the Functional, Technical, Security and Testing Specifications
• Ensuring that the architecture is maintained and adapted to changes and developments
• Verifying that changes to the system are feasible within the architectural framework
• Performing studies and proposing design solutions in relation to changes and new requirements.
• This includes also managing system integration and any modelling needed

Employment and technical requirements

• Strong development background with recent development experience in Java, able to cover the full range from Application architecture to Technical Design and to provide guidance to development teams
• Experienced in key-technologies used in the program: OpenShift and Kubernetes, microservices, Kafka, Flink, gRPC
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of large distributed systems with emphasis on highly availability, high performance, high level of security and zero data loss
• Mastering of Java (a background in development is a must)
• Proven experience with stream-processing software platforms is a must (eg KAFKA)
• Mastering Sparx Enterprise Architect tool
• Experience with Service Oriented Architecture
• Mastering of UML
• TOGAF Certified
• ArchiMate Certified
• Understanding of development + infrastructure (hardware, virtualization, cloud, openshift, redhat, etc.)
• Must be details oriented, analytical, and demonstrate ability to work in multinational environments
• Must be self-directed with proven ability to make mature decisions supported by thorough data analysis
• Awareness of biometrics systems and text search engines is an added value

Please forward your CV ASAP for a full description and immediate consideration