Chapter Lead Middleware Architect Agile SAFe Remote Working Brussels Belgium

Chapter Lead Middleware Architect Agile SAFe WebLogic Kubernetes Docker
Remote Working Brussels Belgium
500 Euros Per Day - 12 months

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience (min 7 years) in IT architecture, with a focus on Middleware solutions.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop technical teams.
• Strong expertise in Middleware technologies such as WebLogic, API Gateway, and containerization platforms (eg, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Solid understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies and their application in architecture design and development.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in a public administration or similarly complex environment is desirable.

Role:

As a Chapter Lead for the Architect Chapter, you will lead and manage a team of architects responsible for Middleware squads delivering advanced IT services. You will play a critical role in defining and implementing architecture strategies, aligning them with organizational objectives, and ensuring Middleware solutions meet high-quality standards for scalability, availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment between architecture solutions and the organization's goals.
• Support architects in their professional development and career growth, ensuring skills match current and future Cosmos challenges.
• Oversee the design and development of Middleware solutions to ensure they meet functional, technical, and security requirements.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for Middleware technologies.
• Work closely with Middleware squads to ensure that architectural designs are properly implemented and maintained.
• Collaborate with other chapter leads, product owners, and squad members to align architecture objectives with overall project goals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address dependencies and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and communication between Middleware architects and other technical teams.
• Drive initiatives to optimize Middleware architecture for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance Middleware services and capabilities.
• Conduct regular architecture reviews to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Middleware architecture-related queries and decisions.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on architecture strategies, progress, and challenges.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure Middleware solutions align with consumer needs and expectations.

Please forward your CV ASAP for further details and immediate consideration.