Solution Architect

Package Description

• Competitive Salary 


• Corporate Benefits Package 


• Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

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 Solution Architect for an EU agency in Warsaw, Poland and various locations around Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Sets standards in scope of design, development, quality and testing


• Designs and communicates system architecture


• Design interoperability and interfaces with other systems


• Elicits needs, analyses requirements


• Transfers business, users and technical needs into architectures


• Maps business goals, project benefits, priorities, components, system features


• Analyses available systems


• Identify options for potential solutions


• Maintains and tracks architecture in systems lifecycle


• Estimate and size software development works


• Contributes to systems design, testing, quality assurance, change management


• Prepares system documentation and provides presentations


• Lead development teams and development processes


• Selects and evaluates technologies


• Collects and interprets system metrics


• Optimizes system from performance, security and quality points of view

Knowledge and skills

• Has performed role of key architect in development of at least 2 software systems (one, in the case of the basic profile)


• Expert in systems architecting in the relevant domain


• Expert in designing enterprise level software systems


• Expert in planning capacity and security of the systems


• Holds excellent technical knowledge about: databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, systems security on Microsoft platforms, business intelligence concepts, systems integration and Integrated Development Environments


• Expert in designing in UML


• Expert in software development methodologies, lifecycles and artefacts like RUP, ISO12207 and agile methodologies


• Is proficient in using systems modelling tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect, Aris Architect or others


• Presents excellent communication skills


• Holds ability to document effectively


• Presents problem solving skills


• Presents leadership skills

Specific Requirements

• SharePoint Online architecture, its main components, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.


• PowerShell and custom client-side languages.


• Cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure, and basic networking and Active Directory concepts.


• Microsoft's low-code development platforms for creating custom applications and automating processes within the SharePoint environment.


• Integration of SharePoint with other Microsoft applications and external services using APIs

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with an ICT relevant field is mandatory

At least 2 certifications among:

• Master level certificate in a relevant software development technology domain or in architectingsoftware solutions (e.g. TOGAF Certified)


• Certified UML Professional certificate at foundation level


• Or an equivalent certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)