We are looking for a Cloud & Application Architect (m/f/n) for a long-term cooperation to join our client's team, carrying out a project for one of the institutions in Luxembourg.

As member of the architecture and engineering team, you will be responsible for defining, designing, and governing the target architecture. You will ensure the platform is secure, scalable, modular, cloud native, and fully aligned with enterprise principles, security standards, and project objectives. You will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, internal specialists, and external development partners.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the target cloud architecture
Ensure compliance with approved Architecture Principles and the Architecture Document.
Design modular application architecture (modular monolith with defined boundaries).
Define extensibility mechanisms for multiple survey types.
Define the API architecture (OpenAPI-based, REST, API Gateway integration).
Design the asynchronous processing architecture using Kafka/event-driven workflows.
Ensure secure separation between public and administrative components.
Design the Kubernetes-based deployment architecture.
Define containerisation standards and CI/CD integration patterns.
Define the Infrastructure-as-Code approach.
Define the observability architecture (logging, metrics, tracing).
Establish patterns for resilience, scalability, and high availability.
Integrate security by design and privacy by design principles.
Define architecture supporting audit logging, traceability, retention, and deletion workflows.
Ensure open source compliance and respect of portability constraints.
Act as technical interface between Project Manager, internal teams, and external developers.
Review architectural deliverables from suppliers.
Participate in architecture boards and technical working groups.
Contribute to procurement technical specifications.
Produce and maintain architecture documentation.
Support design reviews, testing, validation, security/data protection reviews, pilot onboarding, and Go/No Go preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business Management, or a related field.
Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective, actionable solutions.
Very good knowledge of cloud native architecture patterns.
Very good knowledge of Kubernetes-based deployment.
Very good knowledge of microservices and modular monolith architectures.
Very good knowledge of Spring 6 / Spring Boot 3.
Good knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka or equivalent).
Strong documentation skills and ability to apply high-quality standards.
Ability to explain architecture to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English is required; French is a strong asset.

Additional Technical Skills

Good knowledge of API design (OpenAPI, REST, API Gateway integration).
Good knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
Good knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code concepts.
Good knowledge of Agile methodologies (SCRUM).

Open Source & Compliance

Knowledge of open source licensing concepts.
Awareness of dependency management and SBOM practices.
Experience with open source compliance tools is a strong asset.

Security & Governance

Knowledge of secure application design principles.
Understanding of authentication and authorisation standards (OIDC, SAML).
Understanding of audit logging and data lifecycle management.

Offer

B2B contract via SHIMI Poland
Location: Luxembourg (near-site contract: remote, allowing to reach Luxembourg within 2 hours)
Rate: 390 EUR - 550 EUR/MD
Long-term cooperation

Cloud & Application Architect (m/f/n)

Shimi Sp. z o.o.