Chief Architect (Geospatial)

TL;DR

Chief Architect (Geospatial): Defining and driving end-to-end technology architecture for a global Geo-data specialist with an accent on geospatial platforms, data capabilities, and digital ecosystems. Focus on designing scalable reference architectures, governing domain ontology, and implementing zero-trust security across hybrid cloud environments.

Location: Based in Nootdorp, Netherlands (Hybrid/WFH possible)

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist operating at the intersection of geospatial intelligence, advanced engineering, and data-driven innovation.

What you will do

• Define the technology architecture vision, standards, and multi-horizon roadmap.
• Act as the primary authority for major technology investments and long-term design decisions.
• Design complex integrated solutions across geospatial platforms, subsurface scanning, edge operations, and HPC workloads.
• Set the architectural direction for data platforms, AI enablement, and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Establish a company-wide architectural practice with clear principles to enable product delivery autonomy.
• Own security architecture principles, including zero-trust and data sovereignty compliance.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in geospatial systems and building enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Deep hands-on experience with AI/ML infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Extensive background in progressive technology leadership roles, such as Principal Architect.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, containerization, and serverless architecture.
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders from the boardroom to engineering teams.
• Must be based in or be able to work from Nootdorp, Netherlands.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and company car or mobility allowance.
• 29 holidays per year with the option to purchase up to 12 additional days.
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home options according to corporate policies.
• Modern pension scheme and collective health insurance.
• Extensive national and international career and training opportunities.
• Commuting allowance and corporate fitness plan access.

Hiring process

• Application confirmation via automated email.
• First interview with the recruitment team.
• Second round of technical and leadership interviews.
• Final offer.