Solution Architect (Java Enterprise & EU Grant Systems) (m/f/n)

SHIMI is delivering a long-term international programme for a leading European Union institution responsible for research, innovation, and funding initiatives across Europe.

• University degree corresponding to a minimum of 5 years of higher education.
• Minimum 3 years of ICT experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Application Architect, or similar role.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software solutions.
• Practical knowledge of EU funding and grant management programmes such as Horizon Europe, LIFE, Digital Europe.
• Understanding of compliance requirements including GDPR and data protection principles.
• Experience translating business requirements and programme documentation into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and governance frameworks including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, RUP, ITIL.
• Experience with backlog management, refinement, estimation, and iterative delivery.
• Experience with requirements management and documentation tools.
• Knowledge of business analysis and modelling techniques including user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, process modelling, data modelling.
• Experience designing API-based integrations and enterprise interoperability solutions.
• Understanding of testing methodologies including UAT and regression testing.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data protection best practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience with SEP Submission and SEP Evaluation platforms.
• Experience working on projects delivered for EU institutions.
• Knowledge of eGrants-related systems.
• Angular experience.
• Experience with EU reusable frameworks and components such as eUI and EUSign.
• Experience related to Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) initiatives.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, or Kiro.

• Design architecture solutions for grant management platforms and related applications.
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Define architecture specifications, interfaces, integration models, and API contracts.
• Support the modernization of existing systems towards modular and microservice-oriented architectures.
• Analyze technical and business impacts of proposed changes.
• Design and support integrations between multiple enterprise applications.
• Prepare and maintain technical and architectural documentation.
• Participate in architecture governance and technical decision-making.
• Support troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure solution quality and compliance with architectural standards.
• Support backlog refinement, estimation, and technical planning activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and cross-team impacts.
• Present technical solutions and implemented features to business and technical stakeholders.

• EU citizenship is required.
• Professional English proficiency at C1 level or higher (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• CV must be submitted in Europass format.
• Candidates must be located within a maximum travel time of 2 hours from Brussels.