Job Specifications
IT Web Architect (Senior – SL3) | European Institution | Brussels
We are looking for an experienced IT Web Architect (SL3) to support a major European Institution in Brussels. This senior role is central to designing, shaping, and enhancing complex information systems, web applications, and large-scale digital platforms.
If you are seeking a long-term, high-impact role within a stable institutional environment, this opportunity could be a strong match.
Education & Experience
Academic Background
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
Professional Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying information systems.
Architecture Expertise
Proven ability to define IT architectures across multiple projects (client-server, web, and service-oriented architectures).
Core Responsibilities
Architectural Design: Design and define application architectures according to functional, technical, and security requirements.
System Integration: Integrate third-party solutions and ensure smooth interoperability with existing systems, with a specific focus on Drupal-based platforms.
Development Lifecycle Management: Manage the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): conception, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Technical Leadership: Recommend and guide technical solutions based on business needs, institutional standards, and best practices.
Documentation: Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for technical teams and end users.
Operations & Evolution: Ensure maintenance, continuous improvement, and scalability of applications.
Technical Requirements
Development Expertise: Strong experience with server‑side and client‑side technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, and scripting languages.
Drupal CMS: Solid background in Drupal architecture, content modeling, module integration, and custom development.
APIs & Data: Experience with RESTful architectures, API development/consumption, and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle).
Infrastructure Knowledge: Experience deploying and operating applications in Linux environments (Red Hat or Debian), including Tomcat and WebLogic servers.
Modern DevOps Tools: Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker.
About the Company
Cronos Europa is an IT and digital communications company uniquely dedicated to serving the European institutions, agencies and bodies.
From the European Union to EUROCONTROL, we partner with a range of supranational and interinstitutional authorities.
Our mission is to arm them with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.
Every aspect of our organisation is designed to complement their capabilities - from our people to our processes and our premises.
Our brand combines the expertise of former companies Cr...
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