About the role
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
