Software Architect

Key Responsibilities :

Frontend Architecture & React Development

• Design, develop and maintain complex frontend applications using React.
• Contribute to the architecture of advanced React projects, including micro-frontends and
• performance optimisation.
• Define and apply frontend architecture principles in line with project requirements and EIB standards.
• Ensure that frontend solutions are scalable, maintainable, reusable and aligned with best practices.
• Participate in the technical design of application components and user interface modules.
• Support the integration of frontend applications with backend services and APIs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of frontend development practices and standards.
• Identify and resolve performance, maintainability and architecture-related issues in
• frontend applications.

JavaScript, TypeScript & Frontend Development

• Develop application components using JavaScript and TypeScript standards.
• Ensure clean, structured and maintainable frontend code.
• Apply best practices in HTML, CSS and responsive frontend development.
• Support the implementation of user interfaces in line with functional and technical

requirements.

• Contribute to code quality, consistency and reusability across frontend components.
• Participate in technical analysis and implementation of frontend features.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging and optimisation of frontend applications.
• Ensure compatibility, reliability and usability of frontend components.

REST APIs & Fullstack Development

• Contribute to the integration of frontend applications with REST APIs.
• Support the design, consumption and testing of API-based services.
• Work with backend teams to ensure efficient communication between frontend and backend layers.
• Contribute to fullstack development activities where required.
• Support backend-related implementation activities, preferably in Java Spring Boot environments.
• Analyse technical dependencies between frontend applications, backend services and external systems.
• Contribute to technical solutions covering both frontend and backend aspects of the
• application landscape.
• Ensure that application components are aligned with security, performance and
• maintainability expectations.

Testing, Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Prepare and execute unit testing activities for frontend and related application components.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of testing practices.
• Support code reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Document technical designs, implementation decisions and development standards.
• Prepare clear and structured technical documentation in English.
• Support defect analysis, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Ensure that delivered components meet functional, technical and quality requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to development quality and maintainability.

Development Tools, Build Tools & CI/CD

• Use modern development and build tools to support application development and delivery.
• Contribute to build configuration, packaging and release preparation activities.
• Support CI/CD practices and deployment automation.
• Work with CI/CD tools, preferably Azure DevOps.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams where required.
• Contribute to release management and deployment-related technical activities.
• Ensure that development and delivery practices are aligned with EIB standards and project needs.
• Analysis, Design & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Participate in analysis, design and implementation activities across the assignment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, architects, testers and project teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into appropriate software solutions.
• Provide technical input to design discussions and implementation planning.
• Communicate clearly on progress, risks, issues and technical decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical specifications and project documentation.
• Work effectively within tight deadlines and structured delivery processes.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuity of service throughout the assignment.

Mandatory Technical Skills:

Frontend Architecture & React

• Strong experience in the architecture and development of complex React projects.
• Experience with advanced React concepts, including micro-frontends and performance optimisation.
• Ability to design scalable, maintainable and reusable frontend architectures.
• Strong understanding of frontend application structure, component design and state
• management principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimise complex frontend applications.
• Experience working on large-scale or business-critical web applications.
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML & CSS
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript standards.
• Solid experience developing frontend applications using modern JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with HTML and CSS.
• Ability to implement clean, structured and maintainable frontend code.
• Understanding of responsive design, browser compatibility and frontend performance considerations.
• Ability to apply frontend development best practices in a professional software delivery environment.

REST APIs & Full stack Development

• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST APIs.
• Good understanding of API consumption, testing and troubleshooting.
• Full stack experience is required, preferably including Java Spring Boot.
• Ability to collaborate with backend teams and contribute to fullstack implementation activities.
• Understanding of application integration principles and frontend-backend dependencies.
• Ability to support technical analysis and implementation across application layers.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with unit testing in frontend development environments.
• Ability to define, implement and maintain unit tests.
• Understanding of software quality, code review and maintainability practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot defects and contribute to their resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software components.

Development Tools, Build Tools & CI/CD

• Experience with modern development and build tools.
• Knowledge of build, packaging and release preparation activities.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps would be a strong advantage.
• Ability to support automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of software delivery lifecycle and deployment processes.

Education & Languages

• Senior profile as per the Framework Agreement, with a minimum of 7 years of
• professional experience.
• Relevant academic background in IT, computer science, software engineering or a related
• field would be expected.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong ability to prepare clear technical documentation in English.
• Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good ability to synthesise technical information.
• Capacity to deliver within tight deadlines.
• Structured, accurate and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex institutional environment.
• Capacity to collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, architects, testers and project teams.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on quality, maintainability and reliability.
• Ability to document technical processes, design decisions and implementation details.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience within the European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund or
• similar European institutions.
• Strong experience with micro-frontend architectures.
• Strong experience with performance optimisation in React applications.
• Experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.
• Experience working in regulated, banking or financial services environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation or core business application programmes.
• Experience with modern frontend testing frameworks and quality assurance practices.
• Experience working in Agile or structured project delivery environments.