Skills

Java CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Architecture Organization Azure AWS cloud platforms Agile Spring GCP Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines Microservices

Job Specifications

We are working with a leading services organization in Belgium, undergoing a major digital modernization, and we need a Junior Technical Architect to shape how their critical digital platforms connect and grow. This is your chance to transition your deep development skills into a high-impact architectural role.

What You'll Do:

Architectural Design Contribution: Actively contribute to the conceptual and logical design of new digital features. Focus on defining component boundaries, interface contracts, and the optimal deployment topology for our services.
Design & Standards: Design and optimize new Microservices, APIs (REST), and complex event-driven integration patterns to ensure secure and seamless data exchange across our ecosystem.
Technical Governance: Participate in architecture review boards and technical planning sessions, ensuring new features adhere to established architectural guidelines and security policies.
Technology Delivery: Contribute to the architecture of services using the Java ecosystem (Spring/Spring Boot), leveraging containers like Kubernetes and Docker to ensure scalability and reliability.
DevOps & CI/CD: Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to define and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies within our Cloud-Native environment.
Documentation: Create and maintain clear, up-to-date design documentation (e.g., sequence diagrams, C4 models) for your assigned services and integrations.

What are we looking for?

3–5 years of hands-on professional experience in Java/Spring Boot development, with a clear focus on API design and integration.
Proven interest in architectural principles, design patterns, and making technical trade-offs. Experience with architectural documentation is a strong asset
Strong practical knowledge of Microservices, Integration Patterns, REST API Design, and the Java/Spring Boot ecosystem.
Expertise in Cloud-Native Platforms is essential.
Experience with the Azure Data Stack is highly preferred, or equivalent experience in major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
Practical experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
Comfortable standing up 15 minutes a day, moving around sticky notes, etc. Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a significant asset.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent through demonstrated technical experience.
Fluent in Dutch and English is essential. Professional working proficiency in French would be tres bien

What do we offer?

Location: Ghent (hybrid)

Terms: Freelance or Permanent

Duration: start ASAP, minumum 6 months

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields o... Know more