API Architect

The client aims to develop a modern infrastructure for delivering geographic data via OGC APIs, as a complement to the existing infrastructure for OGC web services (WMS, WMTS, WFS). This new technology must be:

• High-performing: fast response times and able to handle high load.
• Reliable: stable and fault-tolerant.
• Scalable: prepared for future growth and expansion.

The OGC APIs will contribute to:

• Compliance with European regulations on Open Data, PSI (Public Sector Information), and High Value Datasets.
• Facilitating application development, both internally and externally.
• Gradually replacing older OGC standards., * Architecture and design of the OGC API solution.
• Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure.
• Optimization for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Active participation in development (hands-on).

GIS API Architect with proven experience in:

• Design and implementation of API architectures.
• (OGC) API standards and geodata infrastructures.
• Hands-on development and configuration.
• Knowledge of cloud and container technologies.
• Experience with API performance optimization and security.

Maximum 120 working days. This is an upper limit; depending on the availability and competencies of internal staff, the actual number of days required may be lower.