Application and Integration Architect (Freelance only)
Netcompany16 hours ago
Warsaw, PolandStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain enterprise application, integration, database, and data architectures.
- Architect APIs, connectors, integration flows, service bus solutions, and hybrid cloud/on-premises integrations.
- Translate business, user, and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architectures.
- Define architecture standards, principles, patterns, models, and technical documentation for the Enterprise Architecture repository.
- Evaluate and select integration platforms, cloud solutions, container technologies, and serverless approaches.
- Provide technical direction to development teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, including development, testing, quality assurance, and change management.
- Assess and optimise solutions for performance, security, capacity, scalability, and quality using metrics and architecture reviews.
- Present architecture decisions and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders using recognised modelling approaches and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of professional IT experience, including at least 5 years in an Application, Integration, or Enterprise Architecture role.
- Proficiency in English demonstrated through a recognised language certification.
- Experience serving as a key architect in implementing at least one enterprise-wide integration platform, with expert knowledge of API, data, and systems integration.
- Strong knowledge of TIBCO or MuleSoft, SOA, databases, application servers, communication middleware, web applications, cloud integration patterns, and SDLC.
- Experience with integration patterns, architecture styles and standards, hybrid cloud/on-premises environments, serverless and containerisation technologies, and DevSecOps.
- Proficiency in UML and ArchiMate, with practical experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect, or an equivalent modelling tool.
- Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, or Azure Well-Architected Framework is advantageous.
- At least two relevant certifications, including options such as Iasa Architect CIT-A, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals, TIBCO Certified Associate, Certified SOA Architect, or an internationally recognised equivalent.
- Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
Benefits
- Freelance-only engagement.
- Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale international projects affecting millions of citizens, primarily within the European Institutions market.
- Diverse and inclusive environment with experienced technology professionals and opportunities to shape digital services.
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About Netcompany
Netcompany is a public IT services firm that designs, builds, and operates digital platforms for governments and large enterprises, especially in Northern Europe. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Copenhagen, it delivers systems such as self‑service portals, case management, CRM, and data/analytics, and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Notable public‑sector and enterprise clients include agencies in Denmark and the UK and companies like Carlsberg and Ørsted.