Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead - European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (AD7, The Hague)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
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Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead
Domain(s)
Information Technology
Reference number
Europol/2026/TA/AD7/760
Deadline
28/09/2026 - 23:59 (Brussels time)
Location(s):
The Hague (The Netherlands)
Grade:
AD 7
Institution/Agency
Type of contract
Link to vacancy
Recruitment procedures for temporary staff are organised by the EU institutions, bodies and agencies concerned and are not under EPSO’s responsibility. We advise you to visit their job vacancies websites") for the latest information on their respective job vacancies.
Contract and working arrangements
Working arrangements: The Hague (The Netherlands).
Hiring unit: Europol.
Position details
- Reference
- Europol/2026/TA/AD7/760
- Vacancy Notice
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- Last Verified
- 18 September 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead at Europol based in The Hague at the AD7 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is Europol/2026/TA/AD7/760. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.
- About the selection process » - How it works - Eligibility - EPSO testing - EPSO’s Competency Framework
- Work for the EU » - Apply for a permanent staff competition - Register for the contract staff selection procedure - Apply for a temporary position - Apply for a traineeship - Check upcoming opportunities
- Information for candidates » - Instructions and policies for candidates - Ongoing competitions - Successful candidates and reserve lists
Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead
Domain(s)
Information Technology
Reference number
Europol/2026/TA/AD7/760
Deadline
28/09/2026 - 23:59 (Brussels time)
Location(s):
The Hague (The Netherlands)
Grade:
AD 7
Institution/Agency
Type of contract
Link to vacancy
Recruitment procedures for temporary staff are organised by the EU institutions, bodies and agencies concerned and are not under EPSO’s responsibility. We advise you to visit their job vacancies websites") for the latest information on their respective job vacancies.
Salary at this grade
Basic monthly salary at AD7 runs from €7,876 (step 1) to €8,911 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €94,512 to €106,932 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 €1,260 per month at step 1 of AD7) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for The Hague. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 3 September 2026, 17 days ago.
The application deadline is 28 September 2026, 7 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 18 September 2026 (2 days ago).
Where to learn more
For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD7 see our AD7 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at Europol see the Europol institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in The Hague see our The Hague 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
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Career trajectory
Language profile
Application cadence
Visit the official European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation website
Source: This job listing was sourced from the officialEU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .Salary estimate based on EU Staff Regulations.