IT188: Software Architect (POOL)

Post No IT166, IT188/ Ref. No 2026_00427 JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)

• University degree (preferably in computer sciences), equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.
• Minimum eight years’ experience in Information Technology (IT) e-Business applications, business automation and systems.
• Proven ability to analyse and document Information System (IS) concepts and architectures.
• Five to eight years’ experience in the IS field, of which at least five years are in web application projects.
• Broad technical background in the area of IT [including the Agency's enterprise software (SAP), EDI, networking, internet and operating system technology, systems security] and proven ability to develop and document IS concepts and architectures.
• Good knowledge of database design and multi-tiered client/server design.
• Broad knowledge of the latest development tools and techniques: C#, .NET, Structured Query Language (SQL), web platforms and development frameworks in an environment consisting of MS Windows servers, MS-SQL servers and managed on Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platforms.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Multicultural environment
• Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
• Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
• Excellent health coverage
• Great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
• Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

• Basic monthly salary: EUR 7 849.98, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.

HOW TO APPLY? All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report. NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 22nd October 2026.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected. All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.

IMPORTANT NOTES Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS: Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

Important Note Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.