Application Architect

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for an Application Architect to join our UniQue team.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Defining and driving the architectural vision for the client's application ensuring consistency across backend, frontend, and data layers
• Leading architecture governance by validating designs, guiding technology choices, and managing technical debt and modernization strategies
• Overseeing evolutive maintenance and refactoring initiatives, ensuring platform stability, performance, and maintainability
• Providing architectural advisory for client's application (cloud-native, modular, API-first) while ensuring continuity with the legacy system
• Acting as the lead architectural authority, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to governance, reviews, and strategic decisions
• Ensuring security- and privacy-by-design principles and compliance with OIDC/SAML and GDPR/EUDPR requirements
• Supporting design and code reviews, technical validations, and migration activities
• Contributing to architecture documentation, decision-making (ADR), and Go/No-Go preparation
  
  

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Bachelor's degree with 16+ years or Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, including 6+ years in architecture roles
• Strong expertise in Java (17+) and Spring Boot, with experience in monolithic and modular architectures
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Java-based backend systems
• Solid knowledge of API design (REST/OpenAPI), relational databases (MySQL), and performance and scalability optimization
• Proven experience with large-scale, high-concurrency, public-facing applications and evolutive maintenance of complex systems  
• Good understanding of cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes/containerization, and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of secure application design, authentication/authorization (OIDC/SAML), and data lifecycle and audit practices
• Certifications in Cloud/DevOps are a plus
• Fluency in English

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.