Application cloud architect

Following tasks will be performed by external service provider :

• Architect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes.
• Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
• Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries.
• Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerisation.
• Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues.
• Implement security protocols and standards to safeguard applications against threats and ensure data privacy.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, UI / UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver quality web application solutions.
• Help translate business requirements into technical specifications and adjust implementations based on feedback.
• Set up and maintain CI / CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments, ensuring consistent and rapid delivery of applications.
• Participate in deploying applications in cloud environments, using infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.
• Actively engage in debugging and resolving issues raised during testing or reported in production.
• Write technical documentation.

3. LEVEL OF EDUCATION

As stated in the Article 2.6.3.1. of DIGIT-TM II Service requirements, a minimum educational qualification for lot 2 is : Level of education corresponding to Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a bachelor degree of 3 years focus on Computer Sciences.

EU27 only.

4. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks :