Java Application Architect (Information Technology/Software)
Black Pen RecruitmentBrussels, Belgium
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pen Recruitment, headquartered in Cape Town, is a leading specialist agency serving the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors across Africa and beyond. Since 2012, the firm has built a robust talent pool of over 120,000 candidates and partnered with more than 180 clients—from startups to multinational corporates—to place top-tier professionals in roles that drive innovation. Their distinctive advantage lies in deep industry focus, a network of internationally trained recruiters, and a strategic presence in Malta that expands their reach into e‑commerce, digital banking, SaaS, tech, and travel markets. Black Pen’s culture of excellence and dedication positions it as a trusted partner for companies looking to grow their teams with the right expertise.
Job Description
Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, is seeking a Java Application Architect to work on designing and developing full-stack Java applications.
Requirements
- University degree in IT combined with relevant IT professional experience of 15 years
- At least 5 years of experience in designing and developing full-stack Java applications (front-end and back-end)
- At least 5 years of experience in Weblogic server and Jira and confluence
- At least 5 years of experience in modelling tools
- Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
- At least 5 years of experience in Relational DBMS
- Good knowledge of Business Process Analysis
- At least 5 years of experience in interoperability technology (web services, message-oriented middleware, service-oriented bus, event architecture)
- Good knowledge of architecture best practices and patterns as well as microservices and architecture in the cloud
- Excellent command of the English language