Cloud Application Architect

Cloud Application Architect

Netcompany-Intrasoft

Brussels, Belgium

Job Description

Are you ready to discover the role of a Cloud Application Architect in Netcompany?

As a Cloud Application Architect you will:

• Design and architect scalable cloud-native applications and server-side components, applying best practices in Python-based development and modern software architecture.
• Define and oversee the development of secure and scalable RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration between front-end, backend, and external systems.
• Architect and optimise database models, schemas, and queries to ensure efficient data management, performance, and scalability.
• Establish and enforce security standards and data protection practices across applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Design scalable cloud architectures capable of supporting increasing user demand, leveraging containerisation and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices to support automated testing, deployment, and reliable delivery.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, troubleshooting complex system issues, and maintaining clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

What would make you a fit for the role:

• University degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python with experience in frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience in RESTful API design, ORM usage, schema design, and writing efficient database queries.
• Experience with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB).
• Good Knowledge in secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP).
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with version control (Git, SVN) and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, collaborative development, and staying updated with AI-assisted coding tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.