Solution Architect (EU Public)
Summary
Solution Architect for a Frontex (EU public sector) project building a central platform for secure communication, content sharing, statistical data collection, and access management. Day to day involves lead architecture work with SharePoint, UML-based design, enterprise modelling tools, and Microsoft-platform technologies, on a hybrid model (5 days/month in the Warsaw office).
The project involves the development and integration of a central Frontex platform designed to support secure communication, content sharing, statistical data collection, and access management for operational modules. The project scope includes the development of access and content management modules, return operations, identification missions, and grants management. The main objectives are to improve system consistency, enhance data and service quality, automate reporting, and streamline the Agency’s operational processes.
Work Model: Hybrid (5 days per month from the office in Warsaw)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant IT professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of project experience relevant to the profile or in a similar role
- Higher education in a technical ICT field – minimum Master's degree.
- Holds at least two of the following certifications:
** Master level certificate in a relevant software development technology domain or in architecting software solutions (e.g. TOGAF Certified)
** Certified UML Professional certificate at foundation level or an equivalent certification
- Experience acting as the lead architect in the development of at least two IT systems (at least one system for the basic profile).
- Expert knowledge of systems architecture in the relevant domain.
- Expert knowledge of enterprise-level software system design.
- Expert knowledge of system capacity planning, performance, and security.
- Excellent technical knowledge of databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, system security on Microsoft platforms, Business Intelligence (BI) concepts, systems integration, and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
- Expert knowledge of UML-based design.
- Expert knowledge of software development methodologies, system lifecycles, and related artefacts, including RUP, ISO 12207, and Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in using systems modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect, or equivalent tools.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to document technical solutions effectively and precisely.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
Specific requirements (must have):
- Mastery of Sharepoint and Sharepoint platform-specific tools
- Experience as key architect, expertise in designing and planning software systems
- Exceptional collaborative skills
- Versatility in technologies and platforms