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Software Development Engineer

Summary

Build and maintain secure, integrated command-and-control software using Java, Python, and modern web frameworks for NATO’s IT infrastructure.

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 – C005042

Role Duties and Responsibilities
Software Development Support in Delivery of Integrated Command
and Control (ICC) Related Gap Capability Work Packages
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Essential:
Recent experience in:
  • Development, deployment, and maintenance of server-side logic:
    • proficiency in Java and Python,
    • solid SQL knowledge and data schema design,
    • good understanding of Git for code versioning,
    • CI/CD with Jenkins/GitLab,
    • rigorous automated testing,
    • experience with Linux operating system,
    • experience with container engines (Podman/Docker).
  • Translation of UI/UX designs into responsive web applications:
    • experience with web application frameworks like Angular or React
  • Legacy application experience:
    • debugging issues in older code bases,
    • modernizing legacy systems.
  • Desirable:
    • Recent experience with Hibernate, Protocol Buffers, gRPC, Ansible, Kubernetes, event streaming platforms; experience with Command and Control applications, recent experience with Spring framework, Familiarity with ICC.
  • Working Location
    • The Hague, Netherlands
  • Working Policy
    • On-Site 100%
  • Travel
    • Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
  • Security Clearance
    • Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

What this application asks

greenhouse

First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Location

  • Please provide your LinkedIn Profile address? optional
  • What is your Nationality/Citizenship status from the below list? choose one
  • Do you hold a second Nationality/Citizenship in addition to the one that you identified previously? choose one
  • If you identified "Other" as a Nationality/Citizenship status, please identify which country is this? optional
  • What is your current notice period from your existing employer choose one
  • Do you currently hold a Personal Security Clearance (PSC)? choose one
  • What is your current Personal Security Clearance (PSC) level to the best of your knowledge?

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