FSP Architects (Freelance) at Smile Group

Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle Service Bus, Axway API Gateway, IBM DataPower, OBPM, OpenShift 4.x, Docker Swarm, CEPH, Kafka, Elastic Search, Azure, AWS, GCP, Linux, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Zabbix

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid: 2-3 days remote per week) Status: Freelance / Independent Contractor About Smile Passionate about tech, digital, and innovation? Join the 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration, spread across 20 agencies in 9 countries. Collaborative spirit and knowledge sharing are at the heart of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital world. Here, we don't just follow trends, we create them! 🌟 Join Smile in Brussels and take part in projects that truly matter! 🏆 The Role We are looking for ambitious and skilled FSP Architects at various seniority levels (Junior, Medior, and Senior) to join our team on behalf of one of our major clients. In this role, you will design, integrate, and optimize robust integration solutions, API gateways, and containerized platforms to support complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Define, document, and implement robust architecture patterns using SOA/REST principles. Integration & API Management: Configure and maintain enterprise service buses and API gateways (Oracle Service Bus, Axway API Gateway, IBM DataPower, OBPM). Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and scale applications using OpenShift 4.x, Docker Swarm, and CEPH storage solutions. Data & Messaging: Architect event-driven systems and search capabilities utilizing Kafka and Elastic Search. Cloud & Infrastructure: Navigate hybrid environments across major public clouds (Azure/AWS/GCP) alongside Linux and virtualized infrastructure. CI/CD & Monitoring: Implement automation pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and ensure system reliability via proactive monitoring (Zabbix). Your Profile Experience Requirements: Junior: 2+ years of experience in integration/infrastructure architecture. Medior: 4+ years of proven experience managing middleware and container environments. Senior: 12+ years of deep architectural expertise driving enterprise-level integration strategy. Technical Skills: Middleware & APIs: Oracle Service Bus, Axway API Gateway, IBM DataPower, OBPM. Data & Event Streaming: Elastic Search, Kafka. Containers & Cloud: OpenShift 4.x, Docker Swarm, CEPH, Azure/AWS/GCP. Infrastructure & Automation: Linux/Virtualization, Zabbix, SOA/REST, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab). Language Skills: Fluent in either Dutch (NL) or French (FR) (Minimum B2/Professional level) AND Fluent in English (EN) (Minimum B2/Professional level) Why Smile! 😊 Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path. Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools... Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks. The Next Steps 🚀 First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you. Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background. Business interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, and optimize robust integration solutions, API gateways, and containerized platforms for complex enterprise environments. Implement architecture patterns using SOA/REST principles and manage event-driven systems and CI/CD pipelines.