#NC25SED186086 - Engineer / Developer (Automation in Service Ops)-1 - Closed
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: March, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
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Design and implement YAML based automation to support application deployment, configuration management, and environment consistency;
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Develop and maintain application packages (e.g., application layer, container images, or artifacts) suitable for integrating into automated deployment pipelines across multiple environments;
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Create and manage orchestration logic to coordinate application components, dependencies, and lifecycle events;
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Build, enhance, and maintain containerized applications using industry-standard containerization technologies;
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Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable build, test, and deployment workflows;
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Apply DevSecOps practices by embedding security, compliance, and quality checks into automation and pipeline workflows;
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Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align automation solutions with organizational standards and best practices;
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Produce clear, maintainable documentation for automation code, pipelines, and operational processes;
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Provide technical guidance to improve automation quality and consistency.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated experience with YAML-based automation for application management;
- Experience creating and managing application packages and deployment artifacts;
- Strong understanding of orchestration concepts and dependency management;
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent);
- Solid understanding of development pipelines, including CI/CD concepts and tools;
- Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including secure automation, pipeline security, and shift-left practices;
- Proficiency in scripting and automation-friendly languages as required by the environment;
- Capable of working as part of a team-of-teams approach Quality and Standards;
- Automation must be idempotent, reusable, and maintainable;
- Code and configurations must follow established coding, security, and operational standards;
- Security and compliance considerations must be incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle;
- Work independently and as part of teams-of-teams while coordinating with relevant stakeholders;
- Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and regularly;
- Adhere to agreed timelines, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
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