Solutions Architect (EU public)

Join an innovative environment and turn ambitious ideas into reality together with Britenet. We are a European IT company with strong Polish roots, already trusted by more than 200 business partners from all over the world.

This time you have the chance to be part of a project related to the development, consulting and support of IT systems for Frontex. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency supports EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries in the management of the EU's external borders and the fight against cross-border crime.

Our expectations

• At least 8 years of relevant professional IT experience

• Minimum 5 years of proven project experience in a similar position or profile

• Master’s degree or 5 years of higher education

• Minimum B2 level proficiency in English (certification is an advantage)

• At least two of the following certifications:

  • Master level certificate in architecting software solutions (e.g. TOGAF Certified)

  • Certified UML Professional certificate at foundation level

  • or equivalent certifications recognized internationally

• Proven experience as a key architect in the development of at least two software systems

• Strong background in designing enterprise level software systems including capacity and security planning

• Deep technical knowledge of databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, Microsoft-based security, business intelligence concepts, system integration and IDEs

• Proficiency in UML-based design

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycles, including RUP, ISO12207 and agile methodologies

• Proficiency with modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect or similar solutions

• Practical experience designing and developing large-scale microservices-based systems

• Hands-on experience with large knowledge systems and .NET-based custom solutions

• Practical experience with Kafka, SQL Server, Redis, OpenShift/Kubernetes and Azure DevOps

• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services and solutions

• Excellent communication, documentation and problem-solving skills

Main responsibilities

• Set and uphold standards for system design, development, testing and overall quality

• Design, document and communicate system architecture across teams and stakeholders

• Define system interoperability and interfaces with external and internal systems

• Elicit needs and analyse business, user and technical requirements

• Translate business goals and technical expectations into coherent architectural solutions

• Map project objectives, priorities, system components and required features

• Analyse existing systems and identify feasible solution options

• Maintain, monitor and evolve architecture throughout the system lifecycle

• Estimate and size software development work

• Contribute to system design, testing, quality assurance and change management processes

• Prepare system documentation and deliver architectural presentations

• Lead development teams and support development processes

• Select, evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies

• Collect and interpret system metrics to guide technical decisions

• Optimise systems for performance, security and overall quality