NTT DATA - API / SOA Architect

NTT DATA; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTT Data is seeking an experienced API / SOA Architect to shape enterprise integration and API strategies across complex environments. You will define architecture standards, governance, security principles and roadmaps to support digital transformation and interoperability.

You will lead architecture reviews, collaborate with business, engineering, DevOps, security and infrastructure teams, and drive cloud-native integration patterns across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience levels vary: junior >1 year, medior >3, senior >10.
• Strong API architecture and SOA knowledge.
• Experience with REST and SOAP services.
• Experience with OpenAPI, Swagger, YAML, OAuth2, OIDC, JWT.
• Experience with API Management Platforms such as Apigee, Axway, WSO2, Red Hat Fuse.
• Strong understanding of Java Enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns and SOA Design Patterns.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP.

Responsabilités

• Define API and SOA architecture strategies and standards.
• Design REST, SOAP and MicroServices-based integration solutions.
• Define API governance and lifecycle Management Frameworks.
• Establish security standards using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT and related protocols.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical design workshops.
• Collaborate with business, development, DevOps, infrastructure and security teams.
• Drive DevSecOps, CI/CD and automation initiatives.
• Design scalable and reusable enterprise integration patterns.
• Produce architecture documentation, guidelines and recommendations.
• Support API platform adoption and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

API Architecture

SOA principles

REST & SOAP

OpenAPI / Swagger

OAuth2 / OIDC / JWT

Java EE / Spring Boot

Formation

Higher education degree

Outils

Apigee

Axway

WSO2

Red Hat Fuse

Description du poste

NTT Data is looking for an experienced API / SOA Architect to help design and drive enterprise integration and API strategies within complex and large-scale environments.

As API / SOA Architect, you will define architecture standards, API governance frameworks, security principles, and integration roadmaps that support digital transformation and enterprise interoperability.

We welcome Junior, Medior, and Senior professionals who have experience in API management, integration architecture, cloud-native technologies, and modern service-oriented architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Define API and SOA architecture strategies and standards
• Design REST, SOAP and MicroServices-based integration solutions
• Define API governance and lifecycle Management Frameworks
• Establish security standards using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT and related protocols
• Lead architecture reviews and technical design workshops
• Collaborate with business, development, DevOps, infrastructure and security teams
• Drive DevSecOps, CI/CD and automation initiatives
• Design scalable and reusable enterprise integration patterns
• Produce architecture documentation, guidelines and recommendations
• Support API platform adoption and continuous improvement

Required experience & qualifications

• Higher education degree or equivalent experience
• Junior (>1 year), Medior (>3 years), or Senior (>10 years) experience
• Strong understanding of API Architecture and SOA principles
• Experience with REST and SOAP services
• Knowledge of OpenAPI, Swagger, YAML, OAuth2, OIDC, JWT and Jwk
• Experience with API Management Platforms such as Apigee, Axway, WSO2, Red Hat Fuse or similar
• Strong understanding of Java Enterprise environments
• Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns and SOA Design Patterns
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Experience with testing methodologies, DevOps and CI/CD
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
• Experience with source control and collaboration tools including GIT, Jira and Confluence
• Languages:
  • Professional working proficiency in English (mandatory)
  • Professional working proficiency in Dutch and/or French (mandatory)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders
• Technology environment: Java EE, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Apache CXF, Docker, OpenShift, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Jenkins, Maven, GIT, Snyk, sonarqube, Neo4j, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, OpenAPI and Swagger.

What we are looking for

A strong communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills who can work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. You should have a passion for architecture, integration, automation and continuous improvement.

About NTT Data

NTT Data is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services, helping clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, technology modernization and managed services.