Application/Cloud Architect

Job Introduction

Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

We are hiring a Application/Cloud Architect for European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.

Main Responsibilities

1. Review of the architecture of existing systems.
2. Analysis of the integration of different information systems.
3. Review of data warehouse architecture. Design, review and development of data warehouse architecture components.
4. Production of data warehouse architecture documents, design and analysis models, implementation models.
5. Follow up of the data analysis and data modelling.
6. Documentation of the technical implementations.
7. Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users.
8. Provide assistance or support in the resolution of production issues and data quality issues.
9. Assistance in the testing, the technical documentation, the deployment, the evaluation and the reporting.

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Outstanding knowledge of Relational DBMS and DB applications.
• Good knowledge of UML or other with equivalent value.
• Good knowledge of RDBMS microservices architecture and database architecture in the cloud.
• Good knowledge of data warehouse applications design.
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehouse Architecture.
• Good knowledge of ETL tools and complex file transformation and processing.
• Good knowledge of modelling tools.
• Good knowledge of Wiki and collaborative sites.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g. RUP, Agile).
• Rapid self-starting capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong capacity to give high-level presentations.
• Very good working experience of Java.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

At least 12 years of outstanding experience with ORACLE, ORACLE advanced PL/SQL (advanced cursors, advanced exception handling, advanced database triggers, dynamic SQL/PL/SQL), PL/SQL procedures and packages, performance tuning and Microsoft SQL server DB, and demonstrable experience with ORACLE external procedures, Flashback features, Publish-Subscribe Model, Microservices Architecture, Sagas APIs, Lock-Free Reservation, Sessionless Transactions, Edition-Based Redefinition, Transaction Guard, DDL Change Notification.

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe.

Why should you join Serco?

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

We are a diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinions that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team.

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Please contact the recruitment team if needed.

• Job Category IT Professionals (All types)