Application Architect

Posted 26 March 2026
Salary Competitive
LocationBrussells
Job type Contract
Discipline Software Engineering
Reference76912
Remote working Remote

Job description

 

Senior Application & Cloud Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge engineering systems and data pipelines. The role focuses on transforming complex data sources into semantic models to support large-scale interoperability and technical decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

  • Knowledge Engineering: Lead the development, maintenance, and review of ontologies and knowledge graphs.

  • Data Pipeline Architecture: Design and implement semantic data pipelines to convert diverse data sources into RDF using RML or similar mapping tools.

  • Semantic Analysis: Query and analyze complex datasets using SPARQL.

  • Technical Steering: Provide expert guidance on technical decision-making, project steering, and the software development lifecycle.

  • Documentation & Coordination: Prepare high-level technical specifications, documentation, and presentation materials while coordinating deliveries, releases, and deployments.

  • Stakeholder Interaction: Bridge the gap between business analysts, technical developers, and end-users to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Required Technical Skills

  • Data Modeling: Advanced expertise in Data Modeling, Systems Modeling, and UML.

  • Development: Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript.

  • Semantic Tech Stack: Deep knowledge of RDF (Schema, formats), SPARQL, and Triple Stores.

  • Ontology Standards: Proven experience with OWL and SHACL.

  • Version Control: Senior-level experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab), including CI/CD pipelines.

  • Agile Methodology: Experience in backlog/issue management (Jira/GitHub Issues) within an Agile framework.

Preferred Expertise (Advantages)

  • Semantic Stores: Experience with tools such as Virtuoso, Apache Jena, or GraphDB.

  • Serialization: Familiarity with Turtle and JSON-LD.

  • Linked Data: Strong understanding of Linked Data principles and best practices.

  • Release Management: Expertise in software packaging, distribution, and lifecycle management.

Contract Details

  • Position: External Service Provider (Contractor)

  • Work Arrangement: 100% Remote

  • Eligibility: Must be a resident of an EU country.

  • Rate: €420 / Day

The 27 EU member states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden