Senior Java Architect - Full remote - Contractor

Talent 4.0 BVBA; Madrid; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent 4.0 BVBA is seeking a hands-on Senior Java Architect for a fully remote role across the EU. You will design distributed components for Azure-based deployments and document decisions with UML/Archimate. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in OOAD and Java, plus deep API and cloud experience.

The role requires fluent English, a relevant degree, and strong testing and CI experience. Remote work from any EU country is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree.
• +8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in object oriented analysis & design (OOAD) and Java language development.
• Experience using agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience in implementing cloud services and architecture, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience of REST API development and SOAP API integration.
• Experience with Oracle Service Bus and Spring framework.
• Knowledge of OWASP secure coding guidelines.
• Produce clean, unit testable and well documented source code.
• Experience in defining tasks/stories with clear estimates and prioritisation.
• Certs: BCS, TOGAF, SWEBOK or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of robust, multi-threaded and distributed system components deployed on premise and in Azure.
• Document decisions and design solutions using UML and Archimate3.
• Develop high quality Java code and understand related tooling (Maven, JUnit, mocks).
• Implement and improve CI processes, unit testing and code quality metrics.
• Analyse and influence functional and non-functional requirements.

Skills

Java

OOAD

Spring framework

Azure cloud

REST API

SOAP API

Agile

Unit testing

Code quality

UML/Archimate

Task estimation

Education

Bachelor or Master degree

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Oracle Service Bus

Job description

Job Category & Location

Category: IT Services Location: Madrid Madrid Spain

About the role

For an European Institution in The Netherlands, are urgently looking for a handson full remote Senior Java Architect with experience with Azure Cloud solutions. This role can be performed remote from any EU country. Candidates need to be fluent in English. A work permit is required.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of robust, multi-threaded and distributed system components, deployed both on premise and in Microsoft Azure
• Document decisions and design solutions using standard notations such as UML and Archimate3
• Develop high quality code in Java language and understand the related software ecosystem (maven, Junit, mocking libraries ...)
• Implement and improve continuous build and integration (e.g. Jenkins) processes, unit testing and code quality metrics
• Analyse and influence functional and non-functional requirements

Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree
• +8 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong experience in object oriented analysis & design (OOA&D) and Java language development
• Experience using agile software development methodologies (i.e. Scrum, Kanban and other lean techniques)
• Experience in implementing cloud services and architecture, serverless functions, event based architectures, for instance on Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience of REST API development
• Proven experience of SOAP API integration
• Experience with Oracle Service Bus
• Very good knowledge of the Spring framework
• Knowledge of OWASP secure coding guidelines
• Produce clean, unit testable and well documented source code
• Experience in defining tasks/stories with clear estimates and prioritisation
• BCS, TOGAF, SWEBOK or other equivalent and valid certificates
• Fluent in English