Applications Solutions Architect

Reference: BH-298173
Key responsibilities: 

  • Lead the design and architecture of enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy. 

  • Providing vendor-agnostic solutions tailored to the organization’s needs, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and seamless integration. 

  • Oversee the implementation and integration of applications, ensuring seamless interoperability and performance. 

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, and ensure successful delivery of projects. 

  • Manage application lifecycle, including upgrades, maintenance, and support. 

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. 

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

  • Conduct regular assessments of applications to identify areas for improvement and optimization. 

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the Oil and Gas industry to drive innovation. 

  • Develop and maintain documentation, including technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and user guides. 

  • Support long-term application strategy and digital transformation. 

  • Develop Iraqi team through coaching, training, and mentoring. 

Desirable Experience & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in application architecture, design, and implementation. 

  • Experience in the Oil and Gas industry and familiarity with industry-specific applications and standards. 

  • Proven experience in leading large-scale enterprise application projects. 

  • Strong understanding of application development frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. 

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or equivalent. 

  • Knowledge of database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases. 

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices. 

  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools. 

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 

  • Strong Team player with demonstrated ability in consensus building to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement, alignment and ethical decision-making.   

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Essential Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

  • Desirable proficiency in Arabic and/or Kurdish. 

 

 

Skills: 

  • Oil and Gas Applications 

  • Application Architecture 

  • Application development frameworks, methodologies, and best practices 

  • Software Integration 

  • Project Management 

  • Cloud Platforms 

  • Programming Languages 

  • Cyber Security  

  • DevOps practices and tools 

  • Communication 

  • Technical Leadership 

  • Conflict Management 

  • Team Player, Creativity 

  • Knowledge of Latest Technologies 

  • Out-of-the-Box Thinking 

  • Ethical Decision-Making. 

Company Background:

With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide. We provide tailored staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of consultants.

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