Middleware Engineer - Data Operations & Support

Cronos Europa is an IT and digital communications company uniquely dedicated to serving the European institutions, agencies and bodies. From the European Union to EUROCONTROL, we partner with a range of supranational and interinstitutional authorities. Our mission is to arm them with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age. Every aspect of our organisation is designed to complement their capabilities - from our people to our processes and our premises. Our brand combines the expertise of former companies Cronos International and C-Dev, with the creative skills of Inspiiro and the breadth of capabilities of the Cronos Group. Cronos Europa employs over 1,200 people in offices across Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, serving institutions across diverse framework contracts. Cronos Europa is part of the Cronos Group, one of the largest IT service providers in the Benelux, employing over 8,000 people across 200 competence centres. SUMMARY As a member of the Data Services “Data Operations & Support” team, you will join an enthusiastic team supporting web-based applications, Oracle databases, ETL processes and their surrounding platforms. You will act as a key person in new projects and build new things while maintaining and improving others. You’ll be focusing on an on-prem Linux – Oracle - Java stack with Azure as a secondary platform. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 2nd & 3rd level support Participate in entire project lifecycles (architecture, implementation, support, improvements) for both locally developed software and COTS solutions Work closely with Developers, Analysts and other IT teams to deploy and support Data Services’ applications and COTS middleware Monitor systems and troubleshoot performance issues Define and enforce policies related to the platform you implement and support REQUIREMENTS Proficiency in English Excellent verbal and written communication skills Advanced skills with Apache/Tomcat/NGINX or similar. Experience with complete hosting solutions setup & support (CI/CD, web servers, reverse proxies, monitors, security, etc.) Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills (+ proactive attitude) Comfortable with relational database management system concepts Open-minded and quick learning aptitude Good grasp of network concepts (common debugging tools and protocols) Good grasp of main web technologies and frameworks (Java, Rails, Spring, Angular, etc.) Scripting skills (bash, PowerShell, Python, etc. RECOMMENDATIONS Ability to build a safe & manageable containerized cluster (Azure Kubernetes/Red Hat OpenShift, Podman/Docker) Bachelor’s degree in an IT domain Microsoft Azure hosting experience Developer experience Familiar with Oracle Database specificities: (PL/) SQL, objects, administration, etc. Working mode: The 1st month on site in Brussels, then fully remote from any EU member state (Freelance or Employee) Join Cronos professional team and be part of an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge in a competitive and dynamic environment. Cronos Europa is committed to delivering world-class IT solutions that meet our clients' needs, and we are looking for motivated professionals who share our passion for excellence. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career path that offers challenging projects, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Let's work together to create remarkable work that we can be proud of it and shape the future of Europe.