Solutions Architect

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our UniQue team.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Analysis of the integration of different information systems.
• Data analysis and data modelling.
• Coordination of the implementation of the technical architecture.
• Technical interface between the project leaders and the developers.
• Production of software architecture documents.
• Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users.
• Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting.
• Creating designs and blueprints of Cloud Architecture.
• Review of the architecture of existing systems to migrate of existing system in the cloud.
• Design and development of architecture components and building blocks using cloud components.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices across development teams.
• Own the design of cloud-native and hybrid architectures, including migration strategies from on-premise systems.
• Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical governance processes.
• Guide teams on API strategy, service contracts, versioning, and lifecycle management.
• Define and oversee data architecture, including data modeling, data flows, and consistency strategies.

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Master’s degree in IT with minimum 13 years of professional experience (or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 17 years of experience).
• At least 5 years of experience as a solutions /enterprise architect.
• Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and governance.
• Strong expertise in Java (JEE / Spring ecosystem) and backend system design.
• Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native design patterns.
• Solid understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and architectural patterns.
• Expertise in API design and management (REST, SOAP).
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous communication (Kafka, JMS).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with interoperability technologies (web services, message oriented middleware, event architecture) and system integration patterns.
• Strong knowledge of security standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, TLS, secure APIs).
• Familiarity with gRPC and Protobuf.
• Nice to have certifications: Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
• Advanced English (C1) communication skills (written and spoken) and French skills (C1) will be considered an asset.

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.