Java Architect
High-Performance Data Systems (EU Commission Project)
📍 Location: Brussels or Remote (Near-site location allowing to reach the
Commission premises in Brussels, Schuman Area, within 2 hours)
🕒 Start Date: 01/07/2025
📅 Initial Duration: 220 working days, extendable up to 1100 days. Laptop will be
provided by the Commission.
🚀 About the Project
Join a mission-critical project at the heart of the European Commission’s digital transformation! DG Environment is enhancing a large-scale, cloud-deployed system processing hundreds of thousands of structured and geospatial data submissions daily 🌐. The platform supports EU-wide environmental reporting, licensing systems, data analysis tools, and more — enabling better decision-making for sustainability across the EU 🌱.
🔧 Your Responsibilities
As a Java Architect, you will play a key role in the system’s design, scalability, and performance. Your tasks will include:
* 🏗 Designing, developing, and integrating robust backend components using Java EE
* 📈 Identifying performance bottlenecks and proposing architecture improvements
* 🗺 Enhancing systems handling geospatial data (Oracle Spatial, Elasticsearch)
* 🔄 Driving architecture migration and modernization efforts
* 📄 Producing high-quality technical documentation and architecture plans
* 👥 Acting as a technical liaison between teams, participating in user workshops and working groups
* 🛠 Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and full SDLC activities
* 🔍 Conducting technical research and developing PoCs for innovation
💼 What You Bring
🎓 Education: Master’s degree (EQF level 7 or equivalent)
💡 Skills & Experience:
* Expert in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Oracle WebLogic
* Strong knowledge of Oracle DB (including performance tuning and spatial data handling)
* Experience with Elasticsearch and data ingestion architecture
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, secure coding, and deployment pipelines
* Understanding of frontend technologies (AngularJS, HTML, CSS, JS) is a plus
* Proven experience with system interoperability, REST/SOAP APIs, and secure communication (TLS, Auth)
🤝 Soft Skills
* Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
* Ability to work in multicultural, international environments
* Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
* Team player with high integrity — essential for managing sensitive data
📌 Why Join?
* Be part of a high-impact project at the European level 🌍
* Collaborate with top experts in a multicultural and dynamic team
* Long-term project with real-world impact on EU sustainability and digital governance
* Flexible work environment with remote options.
📩 Interested? Let’s talk!