Backend Developer

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.

Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.

Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.

Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.

Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004978

Role Duties and Responsibilities

They shall provide software engineering, systems integration, and technical advisory support for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and operationalization of spacedomain applications and services. Duties shall include:

Designing, updating, and maintaining database structures and backend system architectures.

Developing and enhancing API services, including endpoint pagination, graph data services, administration endpoints, and system health monitoring capabilities.

Implementing user customization features and improving overall platform usability.

Integrating external systems and data sources, including EUSST services, NATO authentication mechanisms, and space weather data feeds.

Conducting technical assessments and providing recommendations regarding the operationalization, sustainability, and future evolution of the ORBIT platform.

Performing backend maintenance, code optimization, refactoring, and technical debt reduction activities.

Supporting cybersecurity activities, including penetration testing remediation and security enhancement initiatives.

Evaluating, upgrading, and maintaining supporting technologies and infrastructure components, including Redis and secret management solutions such as Azure Key Vault.

Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, architectural documentation, and operational procedures.

Providing technical expertise and support for training activities, including Space Introduction Courses and knowledge-transfer initiatives.

Supporting the development of scalable, secure, and modular solutions for the collection, processing, visualization, and dissemination of space-related operational data.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Minimum 2+ years previous experience working as a react.js or angular developer

In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end Languages

Proficiency in frequently used React tools like Flux, Redux, webpack, etc.

Experience with user interface design

Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest

Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Good project management skills

Knowledge of Python programming language

Experience working with NATO Software Factory

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

Experience with Orion, Rigel, Orbit

Practical knowledge of REST endpoints and APIs

Experience with back-end technologies

Practical knowledge of GIT and similar version control systems

Experience with PostgreSQL databases

Experience in automating processes

Experience working in closed environments

Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or Fast API

Knowing your way around containers and container orchestration, and a microservices based distributed architecture

Networking principles such as load balancing, DNS, Reverse Proxy

Experience with SharePoint 2013/2019 versions

Ability to plan and execute tasking in accordance with direction of NCI Agency engineers/scientists

Working Location

The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

On-site

Travel

Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.