As a Senior Application & Network Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the design, evolution, and optimization of all applications connected to network operations. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration of GIS, SCADA, Utility Network and smart grid solutions, while aligning technological choices with strategic objectives.
Your Responsibilities
- Define robust, scalable, and secure architectures for network-related applications.
- Ensure consistency, performance and evolution of the application landscape.
- Guarantee smooth integration between GIS, SCADA, Utility Network and smart-network applications.
- Lead and optimize data flows, interoperability and technical interconnections.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to Esri Utility Network (e.g., from Elyx).
- Ensure data integrity, quality control and alignment with business rules.
- Design, optimize and automate workflows using FME Form & FME Flow.
- Implement quality checks, validation processes and automated transformation pipelines.
- Manage and optimize Oracle, PostgreSQL and Azure SQL environments.
- Ensure reliability, performance tuning, maintenance and lifecycle evolution.
- Stay informed about trends in GIS, Utility Network, SCADA, smart grids and cloud technologies.
- Propose continuous improvements and innovative solutions.
- Work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Support internal teams by sharing expertise and best practices.
Your Profile
- University degree in Computer Science, Geomatics, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
- At least 5+ years as an Application Architect, GIS Architect, or senior GIS/Data professional.
- Proven experience in the utilities or energy sector is a strong advantage.
- ARC GIS Utility Network Specialty Certification
- FME Certified Professional
- FME Flow Certified Professional
- Deep knowledge of Esri Utility Network Data Model
- Strong experience with Esri tools (ArcGIS Enterprise, Desktop, Web App Builder, Experience Builder) – 5+ years
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Solid hands-on experience with at least two of the following databases (5+ years):
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- Azure SQL
- Excellent command of FME Form & FME Flow – 5+ years
- Project management and technical team coordination – 5+ years
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Native/near-native French level (C2)
Why Join Us?
- A long-term, high-impact mission (360 days + possible 18-month extension)
- A technically challenging environment at the heart of intelligent networks
- A hybrid work setup combining on-site collaboration and remote flexibility
- A culture that values expertise, personal development, and technical leadership
Ready to Shape the Future of Smart Networks?
If you are looking for your next major challenge and want to be part of a high-level technical environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
