IT Expert – AI & Semantic Interoperability

We're Hiring: Senior IT Expert – AI & Semantic Interoperability (Freelance/Consultant)

Location: Brussels or Remote (EU-based) |Full-time | Long-term contract

Are you passionate about Semantic Web, AI, and shaping the future of interoperability in Europe? Join a high-impact initiative at the heart of the European Commission and help drive the digital transformation of EU data ecosystems.

Description of the Role

• As a Senior IT Expert, you will:
• Support AI integration into semantic interoperability in collaboration with the JRC (********) and ********, focusing on agentic AI.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Semantic Registry of Data Models on the EU Open Data Portal, together with the Publications Office.
• Provide technical support to SEMIC in areas such as:
• EU policy support and interoperability assessments
• SDGR/OOTS compliance and Data Spaces integration
• Toolchain benchmarking and open-source solutions for data modelling
• Oversee semantic activities within the Digital Europe Programme (DEP).
• Support adoption of Linked Data Event Streams (LDES) and alignment with EU standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of DCAT-AP and its adoption in Data Spaces.
• Create blog content on modelling best practices and support SEMIC webinars and workshops.

Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or ICT
• Experience & Expertise: 
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in:
• Semantic methodologies (Linked Data, Metadata modelling)
• OWL, RDF, SKOS, SHACL, XML
• Strong knowledge of Semantic Transformation
• Proven expertise with AI & Machine Learning models, especially involving agents

Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A track record of technical talks and/or publications
• Ready to join one of Europe’s most forward-thinking digital initiatives?

Apply or reach out to us directly to learn more!

#hiring #semanticweb #AI #dataspaces #linkeddata #interoperability #techjobs #freelance #digitaltransformation #EUGig