At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a professional Solution Architect to join our UniQue Strasbourg team.
As a Solution Architect you will lead the design and implementation of large-scale, complex IT systems for the European Institution. You will define technical foundations, ensure scalable and secure system architectures and guide implementation while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organizational goals.
What will you be bringing to the team?
- Analyze business and technical requirements to inform system design and implementation.
- Design large-scale IT systems, including hardware, software, and integration layers, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
- Incorporate hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premise infrastructure with public cloud platforms for scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure security, scalability, and robustness of system architectures, embedding security by design principles.
- Develop high-level system and application architectures, including microservices, event‑driven, synchronous, and asynchronous patterns for business‑critical solutions.
- Design Java‑based distributed systems, messaging systems, and event‑driven architectures aligned with business objectives.
- Establish architectural standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and industry best practices.
- Identify and assess opportunities for technology and architecture innovation.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure IT architectures support business goals while balancing diverging needs.
- Ensure all systems and architectures comply with relevant regulatory standards and adapt to changes in legislation.
Requirements
What do you need to succeed in this position?
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) plus 9+ years of IT experience
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior IT Architect in large-scale, complex IT environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, system integration, and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Expertise in Java‑based distributed systems, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift), and event‑driven architectures.
- Proficiency in server architecture, Linux and Windows environments, IP‑based networking, and shared storage solutions.
- Experience with REST, gRPC, JSON, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and CI/C‑D pipelines.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards, security by design principles, and industry best practices.
- Ability to innovate and stay current with emerging technologies and architectural patterns.
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
Desirable :
- Experience working in EU or international IT agencies.
- Knowledge of high‑security, mission‑critical systems.
- Exposure to enterprise‑wide governance and compliance frameworks.
At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.