Senior Geospatial Data Architect- Earth Observation & Climate Services

The Senior Geospatial Data Architect will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced Earth Observation and climate data solutions that support mitigation and adaptation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across Europe and beyond, collaborating with public authorities, technical partners, and institutional clients. You will contribute to building robust data architectures, integrating AI-ready systems, and guiding technical implementation for complex geospatial projects. Working in a remote-friendly, mission-driven environment, you will shape the development of climate-focused data services and contribute to the strategic growth of the team and its projects. This position is ideal for someone passionate about climate action, data innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Accountabilities

• Advise and guide the AI-ready data architecture and service definition of data spaces for institutional clients.
• Execute needs and gap assessments among stakeholders, providers, and users to identify data requirements.
• Design and define overall system architecture and technology approach, harmonising heterogeneous data sets.
• Create detailed technical specifications for external partners, ensuring clarity and quality standards.
• Review partner deliverables to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications.
• Identify technical risks and provide trade-off recommendations between scope, budget, and timeline.
• Support project delivery by writing deliverables, participating in meetings, and managing workload independently.
• Represent the team and organisation in online and in-person engagements.
• Contribute to business development, proposal writing, and the creation of new services and products.

• Proven experience in geospatial data architecture, Earth Observation, or climate data systems.
• Strong understanding of AI-ready data infrastructures, data lakes, and system integration.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively in remote or distributed teams.
• Ability to design and implement technical solutions that meet complex client requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, capable of translating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives and to learn continuously within a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Experience in multi-country or international projects is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary for a not-for-profit organisation.
• Remote-first work arrangement with flexibility in working patterns.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and cross-border collaboration.
• Participation in high-impact, climate-focused projects that influence policy and innovation.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment fostering learning, diversity, and personal development.