Application Architecture Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Architecture Specialist to join a project in Strasbourg, France. In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and integration of complex, large-scale information systems. You will serve as the crucial technical link between project leadership and development teams, driving high quality standards and modern architectural patterns., * Architecture & Design: Define the architecture and design of enterprise-level information systems. Review, evaluate, and modernize the architecture of existing systems.

• Component Development: Design and develop reusable component architectures and technical building blocks.
• System Integration: Analyze and design the integration patterns for highly distributed information systems.
• Data Modeling: Oversee data analysis and complex data modeling activities.
• Technical Interface: Act as the primary technical bridge between business/project leaders and developers to align requirements with implementation.
• Documentation: Produce robust, high-quality software architecture documents (SADs) and technical guidelines.
• Collaboration: Participate in technical working groups, progress meetings, and alignment sessions with end-users and stakeholders.
• Delivery Support: Assist in testing strategies, technical documentation, system deployment, and post-evaluation reporting.

• Security Requirements: No Security Clearance required upfront (Standard background check & fresh criminal record certificate required prior to starting), * Minimum 4 years of relevant post-secondary education (Master's degree or equivalent).

Professional Experience

• 6+ Years of overall professional IT experience.
• 2+ Years of dedicated experience in the architecture and design of information systems.
• 2+ Years of hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of information systems.
• 2+ Years of experience using Unified Modelling Language (UML) or standard Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Highly Desirable / Preferable:

• Experience with Neo4j or other Graph Databases is highly preferred.
• TOGAF Certification (Level 1 and 2) or in-depth knowledge of the TOGAF framework and Enterprise Architecture principles is advantageous.

Core Architecture & Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Service Bus Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability technologies (e.g., Web Services, Message-Oriented Middleware, Service-Oriented Bus).
• Excellent command of relational databases and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Strong background working within Linux, UNIX, or AIX Enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) languages and business process analysis.

Soft Skills & Communications:

• Outstanding technical writing and redaction skills.
• Ability to deliver clear technical presentations to both business and development teams.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in multicultural, multi-lingual environments.