Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
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LNDS-106 Solution Architect I - Subsidy Projects (fixed-term 24 months)
Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette
Full-time
Fixed-term
49,800 - 55,500 € per year
Who we are
Purpose of the job / project
- Help design and deliver the data infrastructure that Luxembourg and its European partners rely on for secure, lawful access to sensitive data. You will work alongside senior architects on real systems with real deadlines and take on your own architectural scope as you go.
You will work on one or more projects from that portfolio — currently including STORE-1PLUSMG, USE-1PLUSMG, SCAILED, the European Compliance Stack, DDSSC2, COOPAIFA and PANDAI — with assignments set by portfolio priorities and evolving as projects start and close.
We are looking for a Solution Architect to help design and deliver secure, large-scale data infrastructure, working alongside our senior architects. You will consolidate functional and non-functional requirements from data providers and partner organisations and translate them into architecture documentation. You will contribute to the specification, configuration, integration, and technical validation of the components behind our data services. Working with community frameworks such as Gaia-X, IDSA and DSSC, you will help build the data solutions our partners across Europe depend on.
What you will do
Architecture design and documentation
- Learn and deliver the core architecture artefacts, starting from established LNDS patterns and templates, and taking on more of the design work as your experience grows.
- Maintain the architecture documentation set across assigned projects — keeping it current, internally consistent and ready for formal review. Several projects require successive versioned releases approved at fixed milestones.
- Support senior architects in gathering and documenting functional and non-functional requirements from data providers, partner organisations and internal stakeholders.
- Analyse and document business constraints.
- Work with engineering and operations colleagues to turn architecture into working systems.
- Support the specification, configuration, and integration of components.
- Support technical validation and acceptance activities, including preparing test scenarios and evidence.
- Learn, adopt and apply LNDS architectural standards, patterns and review practices consistently, and flag where they do not fit.
- Support the implementation of technical and organisational measures under Data Protection by Design and Default, working with Legal and data governance colleagues.
- Contribute to project deliverables and milestones, tracking your own commitments and raising slippage early.
- Support proposal preparation with technical input and effort estimation.
Who you are
- BSc or MSc in a scientific, technological or engineering discipline related to computer science, information technology or computing.
- 1-2 years working explicitly as a solution or enterprise architect on large-scale or federated data systems.
- Working knowledge of distributed systems, APIs and integration patterns, databases, and data modelling.
- Exposure with cloud or container platforms, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Foundational understanding of information security, authentication and authorisation, encryption, and network segmentation.
- Able to write clear technical documentation and produce readable diagrams.
- Awareness of GDPR and the broader EU data regulatory landscape.
- Familiarity with agile delivery practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English. Working knowledge of one of Luxembourg's official languages (French, German or Luxembourgish) is a plus.
- Curious, methodical, and comfortable speaking when you do not understand something.
- Willingness to learn architectural concepts and methods, and to develop your information security and regulatory knowledge seriously.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
- Interest in health data, genomics, data spaces or public sector data infrastructure.
- Prior experience in EU-funded projects is a plus.
About us
What we offer
What sets us apart
The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.
Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.
Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!
Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.
Apply now!
Information for Recruitment Agencies:
LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.
Data Processing:
LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com
Pay Transparency:
- Dynamic and innovative work environment
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Inclusive and diverse culture
- European recognition and impactful projects
- Shape the future of the data revolution
What sets us apart
The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.
Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.
Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!
Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.
Apply now!
Information for Recruitment Agencies:
LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.
Data Processing:
LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com
Pay Transparency:
The full‑time base salary range for this position is shown at the top of the job advertisement or is discussed with the LNDS Talent Acquisition team early in the process.
The final offer will depend on several factors, including:
• the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and
• your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience.
If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range.
In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus.
Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.
• the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and
• your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience.
If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range.
In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus.
Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.