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IT Solution Architect
EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation (EUROCONTROL)
Brussels (Belgium)
Full-time
Information and Communication TechnologyInfrastructure, Urban and Rural Development
Close on 7 Nov 2025
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Job Description
  • Function title: IT Solution Architect
  • Reference: NOC-CF-2025-AD/1049
  • Location: Brussels
  • The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
  • Information about living in Brussels
  • Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
  • Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
  • Type of post: Administrator
  • Job level: AD6-AD9 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
  • Generic job title: Expert
  • Number of posts: 1
  • Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
  • Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
  • Directorate/Service: CF/FIS - Financial Information Systems Unit
  • Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
  • Competition publication date: 10/10/2025
  • Competition closing date: 07/11/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
  • Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the Financial Information Systems (FIS) Unit is responsible for planning and operating the information services as well as the underlying technology necessary for the mission of the Central Route Charges Office and other corporate financial activities.

As an IT Solution Architect, you will provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions on IT architecture by supporting the development of roadmaps and implementing secure and high performing solutions (i.e., the combination of business applications, commercial applications, and their underlying layers: middleware, storage, network). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to make informed architecture decisions, translate technical requirements into actionable designs, and oversee adherence to enterprise standards and governance processes.

Your role

Your role will be to:

  • Provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions on IT architecture solutions by supporting the development and coordination of architecture roadmaps, aligning them with the organisation’s strategic vision and technology transformation plans, to ensure seamless integration and scalability of solutions for mission/safety-critical software systems.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and external providers to make architecture decisions, define project goals, and ensure technical soundness, while exploring and interfacing on new tools, including cloud-based or on-premises development tools, databases, and middleware.
  • Work with cross-functional teams, to implement architectural changes and design, build, and deploy solutions that align with organisational needs and meet enterprise standards, including the configuration and management of development tools and quality control platforms, with direct involvement in implementation and delivery.
  • Analyse technical requirements and constraints, translating them into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that address business needs while optimising performance and security.
  • Ensure adherence to architecture standards, policies, and security practices, overseeing architecture governance processes and addressing any compliance discrepancies, vulnerabilities and/or threats.
  • Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation (i.e. standards, processes).
  • Stay updated on latest technological developments/methods/best practices/trends and share them within the internal community to enhance organizational knowledge.
  • Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

  • Candidates must fulfil one of the following requirements:
    • Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.), meeting EQF Level 7 (Master’s degree or equivalent) followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience or
    • Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.), meeting EQF Level 6 (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience.
    Refer to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
  • Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
  • Experience in designing IT applications down to the database and middleware layers (including a good understanding of the interactions with the network and the operating system), and in documenting architecture and design models, preferably in Archimate or UML.
  • Experience or knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, Java-based application server platforms (JEE application servers, microservices frameworks), Java development language, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience or knowledge of cloud-based architectures would be an asset.
  • Knowledge in application performance analysis.
  • Knowledge in application and middleware security, including encryption methods, secure protocols and data protection.
  • Knowledge of the following products is an asset: Linux, shell scripting (bash, ksh), WebLogic Server, Helidon, Apache Solr, Nexus, SonarQube, Jenkins, Gravitee, Apache httpd, Oracle DB, MongoDB, Kafka, Eclipse.
  • Technical drafting skills in English.
  • Analytical thinking: you analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
  • Problem-solving: you anticipate and solve business problems.
  • Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication.
  • Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
  • Creativity and innovation: you are open to new approaches.
  • Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
  • Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
  • The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. The selected candidate will be required to become a basic user of French at level A1/A2 before the end of the probation period. A higher level of proficiency in French would be an asset. The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
  • The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
  • The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of 5 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract.
  • The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
  • Internal candidates
    If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
    The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
  • The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
  • Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
  • Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
  • EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
  • Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.
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