Senior Architect - Simpl Program
Core
Lead design and governance of technical and functional architectures for the Simpl Program, a strategic EU initiative enabling secure, interoperable, and AI-ready data spaces across Europe.
Role type
Senior Enterprise/Solution Architect
Builds
Federated architectures, data spaces, and modular building blocks for connectors and trust frameworks within the Simpl-Open ecosystem.
Domain
European public sector digital services, data interoperability, and cloud-to-edge federations.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise/solution architecture, cloud-to-edge federations, data spaces, interoperability, TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, GDPR compliance, NIS2 compliance, ISO 27001, multi-cloud architecture, container orchestration, API-driven integration, DevSecOps governance.
Preferred skills
EU interoperability frameworks, open-source governance, Agile, CI/CD governance.
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, CIM, SAREF, AS4, EIRA, eGovERA, GAIA-X, EuroHPC, AI Factories.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain Simpl-Open functional and technical architecture including component diagrams, data flows, and deployment models; Ensure architectural compliance with EU interoperability standards and frameworks; Collaborate with the Simpl Programme Support Office for quality assurance and lifecycle governance; Drive integration of Simpl services with DOME marketplace and other EU initiatives; Embed Security-by-Design and Privacy-by-Design principles ensuring GDPR, eIDAS, and Data Act compliance; Facilitate workshops with EU stakeholders, contractors, and governance bodies; Present architecture decisions and roadmap.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC