Java Architect (FR)

Aubay Belgium; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aubay Belgium seeks an experienced Java Architect to lead the design and implementation of Java-based applications for public services in Brussels. You will analyze business needs, guide development, ensure architectural alignment, and document complex systems for maintainability.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Java, strong architecture knowledge, and fluent French. The role involves collaborating across teams and staying current with OpenAPI, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of application architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Java modern development frameworks and tools.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with multiple partners, with proficiency in French (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field (additional certifications are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of Java-based applications and components, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Conduct detailed analysis of business needs and develop tailored solutions, maintaining and updating support documents.
• Provide technical guidance in the development, operationalization, and improvement of processes, data, applications, and ICT services.
• Work in a team, advise, communicate, and pass on knowledge, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Possess excellent organizational and writing skills to document and clarify architectural concepts, using suitable models to represent systems and ensure consistency with the overall architecture.
• Master the entire software development cycle, stay updated with technologies used by the public sector (angular, Java, WebLogic, Fortify, Spring/SpringBoot, ActiveMQ Artemis, Docker/Kubernetes, Openshift, Gitlab-CI, OIDC, OAuth2, Grafana, Kibana, OpenAPI, DevOps, CI/CD), understand components, and have a vision for organizing applications into microservices.

Skills

Java programming

Software architecture

Design patterns

Communication skills

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering

Tools

Angular

Java

WebLogic

Fortify

Spring/SpringBoot

ActiveMQ Artemis

Docker/Kubernetes

OpenShift

Gitlab-CI

OIDC

OAuth2

Grafana

Kibana

OpenAPI

DevOps/CI-CD

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Java Architect to join our dynamic team that thrives on innovation of public services. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the creation of new applications and components, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and implementation of Java-based applications and components, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Conduct detailed analysis of business needs and develop tailored solutions, maintaining and updating support documents.
• Provide technical guidance in the development, operationalization, and improvement of processes, data, applications, and ICT services.
• Work in a team, advise, communicate, and pass on knowledge, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Possess excellent organizational and writing skills to document and clarify architectural concepts, using suitable models to represent systems and ensure consistency with the overall architecture.
• Master the entire software development cycle, stay updated with technologies used by the public sector (angular, Java, WebLogic, Fortify, Spring/SpringBoot, ActiveMQ Artemis, Docker/Kubernetes, Openshift, Gitlab-CI, OIDC, OAuth2, Grafana, Kibana, OpenAPI, DevOps, CI/CD), understand components, and have a vision for organizing applications into microservices.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Java with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role, and a strong understanding of application architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Java modern development frameworks and tools.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with multiple partners, with proficiency in French (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field (additional certifications are a plus).

About us:

Aubay is an international IT services agency founded in 1998 who advises companies on their digital transformation. We are active in 7 European countries (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy, U.K.) and our offices are based in Brussels, Namur and Luxembourg (Belux Area).