Application / Cloud Architect

COSMOTE Global Solutions NV is seeking a skilled Application / Cloud Architect to join our dynamic ICT team. As part of the OTE Group of Companies, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge ICT solutions and services spanning Cloud Services, Data Centre operations, Networking, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Big Data, and more.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing application architectures and cloud solutions that meet the evolving technological needs of our clients. You will collaborate closely with project leaders, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Propose and document the architecture for the future Talent Pool, in alignment with the technical constraints of reuse of existing components and building blocks
• Ensure alignment between the business needs and the architecture of the solution, through documentation, presentations and workshops with the relevant stakeholders
• Review all technical analysis performed by the IT external development company, support the Project manager on the decisions to take, and provide feedback on the estimates
• Review the proposals of DG EMPL for synergies with other IT systems, and make proposals of architecture
• Support the Project Manager in all decisions related to IT developments and change of architecture
• Risk and issue analysis, propose mitigation paths
• Interaction with other architects, business analysts, business owners, project manager, external development company

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or a related field.
• 17+ years of total Experience in IT
• At least 10 years of specific expertise in Java development
• At least 5 years of specific expertise in Knowledge in UML modelling (diagrams)
• At least 5 years of specific expertise in Knowledge of EC corporate components of architecture (EU Login, EU Send, …)
• Extensive experience of IT developments and IT architecture
• Ability to communicate orally and in written in a clear and efficient manner
• Ability to draft, improve and document architecture decisions, propose several solutions with pros, cons and risks
• Excellent team spirit
• Ability to apply high quality standards
• Ability to model diagrams in UML standards
• Very good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Analysis and problem solving skills
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings;
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects;
• High degree of discretion and integrity