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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Platform Architect - **Company:** EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation - **Location:** Maastricht, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Advanced Message Queuing Protocol, Computing Platforms, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Knowledge Management, Message Broker, Network Planning and Design, Network Protocols, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=79f3f238727bae73 ## About the Role * Completion of relevant third level studies (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience to carry out the advertised responsibilities * Completion of relevant third level studies (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience to carry out the advertised responsibilities * Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. * Experience in system architecture or a related role, with a focus on the IT platform layer * Experience with designing complex systems that require a high level or reliability, stringent governance processes and include purpose-built components (e.g. banking, aviation, defence). * Experience with modern platform technologies, frameworks, and architectural principles (e.g., service-oriented architecture, container orchestration, API integration, AMQP message brokers, Kafka event streaming, IaC, Open Telemetry, CI/CD pipelines, security principles). * Knowledge of network design and network protocols. * Knowledge of private and hybrid cloud computing. * Technical drafting skills in English. * Experience in ATM and/or understanding of ATM systems would be considered a strong asset. * Communication: You foster two-way communication. * Customer Focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs. * Problem solving: You are able to anticipate and solve business issues. * Analytical thinking: You are able to analyse information and identify relationships. * Teamwork: You foster teamwork. * Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. * Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. * The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR). ## Description Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Engineering Division (ENG) is responsible for developing and providing the Communication and IT Infrastructure, ATM systems, IT security activities and facility services. 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