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Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

Designing and implementing data models and database structures
Developing and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
Ensuring data quality, integrity and security
Collaborating with IT teams and business units to understand data requirements
Creating and maintaining documentation for data processes and systems
Providing technical support and training to users
Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in data management

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Education: Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years
Experience: At least three years of professional experience in data management, database administration or a related field
Languages: French or German (B2), English, French or German (a third lang… (B1)
Key skills: Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL), Proficiency in SQL and experience with data modelling and database design, Experience with ETL tools and data integration techniques, Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies, Knowledge of data governance and data quality management principles, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Eligibility: Nationals of the Member States of the European Union

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of 5 years, renewable.

Hiring unit: Directorate for Information Technology.

Position details

Reference: CJ AP 21/26
Vacancy Notice: Download PDF
Last Verified: 24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Data Specialist at Court of Justice based in Luxembourg at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is CJ AP 21/26. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.

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Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Luxembourg. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 2 July 2026, 24 days ago.

The application deadline is 30 July 2026, 2 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at Court of Justice see the Court of Justice institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page; for related vacancies in the Information Technology field browse our Information Technology domain page.

New to EU careers? Our beginner's guide walks through entry routes, EPSO competitions, and what to prepare. For application logistics see application tips and EPSO competitions.

Net pay at this grade

At step 1 of FGIV, gross monthly basic salary on the Contract Agents grid is €4,449. Eligible expatriate staff add a 16% expatriation allowance on top (roughly €712 per month) before two automatic deductions reduce the taxable base: the joint sickness insurance scheme (JSIS, ~3.6%, €186) and the EU pension contribution (~10.3%, €532). EU community tax (Council Reg. 260/68) is then applied progressively; for the AD7-equivalent band the effective rate sits in the 11 to 13% range, which works out to about €533 per month here.

Luxembourg carries a correction coefficient of 100.0% (Article 64 of the Staff Regulations), so the net is multiplied by 1.00 to reflect the local cost of living. On those assumptions take-home pay is approximately €3,911 per month, or about €46,926 per year, before household and dependent-child allowances, which can add several hundred euros monthly for staff with families. For the exact bracket-by-bracket computation see our net-pay methodology, and our correction coefficients guide for the full duty-station table.

Comparable recent roles

In the last twenty-four months Court of Justice (and the wider Commission and agencies family) has filled several adjacent roles at the same FGIV grade level. The most recent comparable vacancies, with their actual application windows:

Senior Agent – ICT Application System Administrator at Europol (published 2026-07-22, closed 2026-08-16)
Domain Owner at EASA (published 2026-07-17, closed 2026-08-30)
IT Portfolio Officer - IT Procurement at European Commission (DIGIT – Digital Services) (published 2026-07-09, closed 2026-08-15)
Policy Officer at European Commission (Connect - Communications Networks, Content and Technology) (published 2026-07-09, closed 2026-07-31)
AI Analyst at Court of Justice (published 2026-06-24, closed 2026-07-27)

Pattern recognition matters here: recruiters at the same Directorate-General often re-advertise nearly identical profiles every six to nine months, so candidates who miss one window can typically position for the next one. Browse the live catalog: all FGIV openings, other vacancies at Court of Justice, more roles in Information Technology.

Career trajectory

Career progression for FGIV staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at Court of Justice, within Function Group IV the move from grade 13 to grade 16 takes roughly nine to twelve years; reclassification to a Temporary Agent or AD post is the longer-term ladder. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).

Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are French as the sole working language of deliberation. The Court of Justice deliberates in French; legal advisers and référendaires are expected to draft notes and opinions in French regardless of nationality, though pleadings can be in any official language.

Application cadence

Across the past twenty-four months 10 comparable openings with the same grade and Information Technology signature have been advertised by Court of Justice or related EU bodies, 10 of them in the last twelve months alone. That cadence (roughly 5.0 per year) suggests a candidate who narrowly misses this competition can reasonably expect a similar profile to reopen within six to nine months.

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