Systems Architect

This is a hands-on architecture role with real influence over how UNOPS builds its digital solutions. You'll design the blueprints, APIs, and reusable components that multiple teams depend on - shaping everything from AI applications to enterprise integrations. The position combines deep technical design with mentoring, responsible AI, and the satisfaction of building foundations that scale across 80+ countries.

The UNOPS IT Group (ITG) is at the forefront of digital transformation, designing, delivering, and managing all of UNOPS IT infrastructure and business applications. We are a global team, dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technology to address critical business needs and empower UNOPS personnel worldwide. ITG provides the essential IT systems and tools that underpin the successful implementation of UNOPS projects and the delivery of corporate initiatives. From maintaining robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and developing bespoke business applications to managing our cloud infrastructure and supporting global collaboration platforms, our work ensures operational excellence. We are committed to continuous improvement, driving effectiveness and efficiency in UNOPS products and services, ultimately helping people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

The Core Systems Engineering (CSE) team designs, builds, and maintains the platforms, APIs, reusable components, and developer tools that power UNOPS digital solutions - from AI applications and integration layers to business systems and project templates. CSE serves as the technical backbone for the AI Centre of Excellence, Business Applications, and IT Operations teams, providing them with the building blocks they need to deliver their own solutions.
The successful candidate must be able to maintain a work schedule aligned with
Copenhagen time (CET/CEST) +/- 1 hour
. Additionally, because the role involves working with cloud-based environments and AI-assisted tools, a highly reliable internet connection and a stable power infrastructure are essential for day-to-day performance.

Under the supervision of the Lead Systems Engineer, the Systems Architect will design and deliver the architectural blueprints, APIs, and reusable components that power UNOPS digital services. The role combines hands-on design and development with developer mentoring and the embedding of Responsible AI principles into system architecture.

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Architecture & Design
Design and deliver sustainable, scalable, and secure architectural blueprints for CSE products (enterprise web applications, APIs, AI solutions, and integration layers), adhering to ITG best practices and clean architecture principles.
Architect scalable data pipelines for AI and analytics workloads, ensuring data quality, metadata management, and compliance with organizational data policies.
Define and maintain API design standa...