3908 Space Backend Develope

Database and backend system architecture

API Services

Technical Assessment

Duties & Role:

The contractor shall provide software engineering, systems integration, and technical advisory support for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and operationalization of space- domain 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.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance

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

The following qualifications are considered desirable:

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