Ph3Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Lead Audit Expert – Microservices Architecture Assessment /h3h3Overview /h3pWe are seeking a senior technology leader to lead an independent technical audit of a large-scale distributed application platform built on Java microservices. The mission focuses on evaluating architecture quality, performance, scalability, resilience, data consistency, maintainability, and operational risks, while delivering actionable recommendations for future evolution. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead and coordinate a comprehensive technical audit of a complex microservices ecosystem. /liliAssess the suitability of the current architecture, including:ulliJava / Spring Boot microservices /liliAngular micro-frontends /liliKafka-based event-driven architecture /liliSpring Batch processing /liliPostgreSQL databases and data synchronization mechanisms /liliContainerized deployment environment /li /ul /liliEvaluate application performance for transactional and batch-processing workloads. /liliAnalyze service decomposition, inter-service communication patterns, and distributed data consistency mechanisms. /liliIdentify root causes of performance bottlenecks, excessive coupling, database contention, and architectural weaknesses. /liliReview resilience, observability, monitoring, logging, tracing, and incident recovery capabilities. /liliAssess data migration and document migration strategies, including risks related to data quality, integrity, completeness, and performance. /liliEvaluate technical debt, maintainability, operational robustness, and vendor dependency risks. /liliProduce executive-level findings and strategic recommendations. /liliPresent audit results to governance committees and senior stakeholders. /li /ulh3Deliverables /h3ulliExecutive summary for management. /liliDetailed technical audit report. /liliPrioritized recommendation roadmap based on impact, effort, and risk. /liliTechnical risk assessment and mitigation plan. /liliAnalysis of maintainability, resilience, and data migration challenges. /liliGovernance presentation and final audit restitution. /li /ulh3Required Skills Experience /h3ulliExtensive experience leading complex IT audit engagements. /liliExpert knowledge of:ulliJava and Spring Boot ecosystems /liliMicroservices architectures /liliDistributed systems and event-driven architectures /liliKafka and asynchronous messaging /liliPostgreSQL performance and database architecture /liliSoftware engineering practices, testing, and application security /liliCloud-native and containerized environments /li /ul /liliStrong background as a technical lead, software architect, or CTO in large-scale software development programs. /liliProven experience assessing high-volume, business-critical systems. /liliAbility to engage with architects, development teams, infrastructure specialists, and executive stakeholders. /liliStrong analytical, communication, and reporting capabilities. /liliFluent French (C2 level). /li /ulh3Preferred Background /h3ulliPrevious experience auditing large Java/Spring ecosystems. /liliExperience with distributed transaction patterns (Outbox/Inbox, choreography, idempotency). /liliKnowledge of migration and data recovery strategies. /liliExperience in public sector or highly regulated environments. /li /ulh3Assignment Details /h3ullibRole: /b Expert CTO / Lead Audit Consultant /lilibLocation: /b Namur, Belgium /lilibWork Model: /b Hybrid /lilibOn-site Presence: /b Approximately 30% during assessment, workshops, and final presentations /lilibLanguage: /b French (mandatory) /li /ulh3Ideal Profile /h3pA highly experienced technology audit leader capable of independently assessing a complex microservices platform, identifying architectural and operational risks, and providing pragmatic recommendations that support performance, resilience, maintainability, and long-term governance objectives. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr