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ThoughtLabs Belgium

Application cloud architect

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Freelance

23-01-2026

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Communication Python MongoDB PostgreSQL Encryption GitHub GitLab CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Configuration Management Jenkins Ansible Agile Methodology Linux Programming Databases git Django Agile Flask FastAPI python programming CI/CD Pipelines Gitlab CI GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

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.

2•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:

•Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

•Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g., pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards.

•Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g., Amazon Q, Github Copilot), staying updated with advancements in AI-driven code technologies that can streamline Python web application development.

•Strong understanding of RESTful design and implementation.

•Solid experience with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB).

•Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, efficient queries.

•Expertise in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman and orchestration using Kubernetes.

•Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation and encryption.

•Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN.

•Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration / Deployment).

•Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible.

•Experience with VM management, Linux.

•Good knowledge of agile methodology.

About the Company

We focus on delivering high-performance and premium services to diverse organizations. ThoughtLabs® is a team of software engineers, programmers, technology experts and technical recruiters who work together to provide our clients with outstanding services. What we do? • IT Consultation • IT Staffing • Web Development • Mobile App Development • IT Consultation In this high-tech and digitalized world, you may be stuck in certain things. You need to analyze your current business practices, approach and standings in tec... Know more