Senior Architect - Simpl Program

The Senior Architect will lead the 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. This role ensures architectural coherence across Simpl-Open, integration with DOME marketplace, and alignment with EU regulations and interoperability frameworks. The architect will act as a bridge between policy and technology, ensuring compliance, scalability, and innovation in a multi-stakeholder ecosystem. Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Simpl-Open functional and technical architecture, including component diagrams, data flows, and deployment models.

• Ensure architectural compliance with EU interoperability standards (CIM, SAREF, AS4) and frameworks (EIRA, eGovERA).

• Collaborate with the Simpl Programme Support Office (PSO) for quality assurance and lifecycle governance; integrate PSO guidelines (Quality Management Plan, SW Development Hand…