Solutions Architect

Currently, for one of our Partners, we are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect (m/f/n) to support a long-term project delivered for an organization of the European Union based in Warsaw.

Requirements:

• Has performed role of key architect in development of at least 2 software systems (one, in the case of the basic profile)
• Expert in systems architecting in the relevant domain
• Expert in designing enterprise level software systems
• Expert in planning capacity and security of the systems
• Holds excellent technical knowledge about: databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, systems security on Microsoft platforms, business intelligence concepts, systems integration and Integrated Development Environments
• Expert in designing in UML
• Expert in software development methodologies, lifecycles and artefacts like RUP, ISO12207 and agile methodologies
• Is proficient in using systems modelling tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect, Aris Architect or others
• Presents excellent communication skills
• Holds ability to document effectively
• Presents problem solving skills
• Presents leadership skills

Specific requirements:

• Has experience in the role of Solutions Architect in a project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation and deployment of ICT Solution that was part of or was querying Schengen Information System.
• Has experience in the role of Solutions Architect in a project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation and deployment of ICT Solution that enabled (1) scanning fingerprints (at least two (2) fingers) using NIST format or (2) scanning documents that have MRZ, e.g. passports, national IDs, driving license, visa stickers, residence permit or (3) scanning biometric documents that have RFID chip data, e.g. passports, national ID.
• Has experience in the role of Solutions Architect in project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation and deployment of ICT Solution where RedHat Open Shift was used as a main platform.
• Has knowledge/experience in the area of Data Privacy, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Information Security Risk Assessment in the environment of EU Institutions, understands its challenges and methods for conducting effective analysis

Required certificates:

At least 2 certifications among:

• 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 recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)

Tasks:

• Sets standards in scope of design, development, quality and testing
• Designs and communicates system architecture
• Design interoperability and interfaces with other systems
• Elicits needs, analyses requirements
• Transfers business, users and technical needs into architectures
• Maps business goals, project benefits, priorities, components, system features
• Analyses available systems
• Identify options for potential solutions
• Maintains and tracks architecture in systems lifecycle
• Estimate and size software development works
• Contributes to systems design, testing, quality assurance, change management
• Prepares system documentation and provides presentations
• Lead development teams and development processes
• Selects and evaluates technologies
• Collects and interprets system metrics
• Optimizes system from performance, security and quality points of view

Offer:

• B2B
• Hybrid set-up
• Rate: 500 EUR/MD