Expert in AI/NLP/ML

ACT DIGITAL

WORKING METHODS, ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Project duration:    550 days

Initial contract duration:    150 days

Expected start date:    01/10/2025

Service delivery mode: Near-Site/Hybrid in Brussels

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS:

Following certificates & standards are mandatory for the performance of tasks:

•    Certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning, especially related to AI/ML with Python.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of the tasks:

•    Experience (at least 10 years) in Solution Architecture and System Design for large-scale IT projects, ideally in EU organisations;

•    In-depth knowledge of Data Science and Machine Learning principles;

•    Good knowledge of AI frameworks such as Haystack, Langchain, etc.;

•    Expertise in software requirements engineering, with an ability to translate complex stakeholder requirements into solutions and detailed technical specifications;

•    Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with experience in using development tools like GIT, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, etc.;

•    Knowledgeable in standard web technologies like API driven architecture, Single Page Application, Backend-for-Frontend, etc.;

•    Experience with database management systems (PostgreSQL, etc.) and search engines (Elastic Search, etc.);

•    Good knowledge of quality procedures and their application in the software development life cycle;

•    Good knowledge of information systems governance;

•    Good knowledge of cloud technologies.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

•    Very good knowledge of AI/ML technologies

•    Ability to follow the fast pace of emerging technologies and solutions esp. in the gen AI domain

•    Ability to establish high-level vision regarding the architectural landscape

•    Strong analysis and problem solving skills

•    Capability to write clear and structured technical documents

•    Good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences

•    Ability to give business and technical presentations

•    Ability to participate and lead technical meetings

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks that will be performed by the external service provider:

•    Support the GAIA Programme team in the context of application architecture and system design;

•    Define & maintain an architectural vision & goverview of the GAIA landscape and registry of design related artefacts;

•    Analyse gen AI architecture for consistency, completeness, accuracy and reasonableness;

•    Oversee, monitor and report on vendor and contractor technical implementation activities in the GAIA Programme;

•    Establish quality control mechanisms and implement actions to maintain architectural consistency across the GAIA application landscape;

•    Coordinate the architectural discussions with other Commission stakeholders in the GAIA Programme;

•    Contribute with architectural advice to Commission projects that make use of the GAIA horizontal solutions;

A minimum educational qualification for lot 3 is: Level of education corresponding to Level 7 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a master’s level or 5 years of higher education.