#NC25SED179989 - Space Backend Development - Closed
Deadline: May 22, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: July, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Backend assessment:
- Report on the current state of the backend and suggested improvements.
Static tables & deployment:
- Implement static information tables that can be used to customize the frontend. These are tables that for example list all NATO members, tables that list NATO partner nations, etc;
- Deployment methodology of the dashboard application to relevant NATO cloud architecture is to be evaluated and improved where possible.
UDL API:
- Design and integrate a customizable implementation of the client side API of the UDL (Unified Data Library) to store relevant information from the UDL in the backend database. The implementation shall perform database updates triggered by timers, events or user requests.
Conjunction, manoeuvre and re-entry views:
- Implement conjunction analysis, manoeuvre detection and re-entry prediction using existing refined data available from APIs. The data is provided in a read-made state by an upstream API. Focus is on proper retrieval and storage of the data such that the front-end can provide visual overviews.
Report Generation:
- Working together with frontend development, implement a key data summary report generator. The report content and format will be designed in conjunction with stakeholders identified by STAR Head or delegated authority. The frontend shall offer a download button for the report as generated by the backend.
STK Integration:
- Implement an interface with the STK software as a calculation backend. STK offers an API through which data can be provided and calculations requested. This backend will be used for processing of measurement data, or to generate more complex data products as required by stakeholders.
Conjunction Analysis:
- Implement conjunction analysis using the backend of WP06. Visualisation components from WP04 can also be re-used. The calculation methodology shall be determined in cooperation with stakeholders and shall be configurable.
Manoeuvre Detection:
- Implement manoeuvre detection using the backend of WP06. Visualisation components from WP04 can also be re-used. The calculation methodology shall be determined in cooperation with stakeholders and shall be configurable.
Re-entry prediction:
- Implement re-entry prediction using the backend of WP06. Visualisation components from WP04 can also be re-used. The calculation methodology shall be determined in cooperation with stakeholders and shall be configurable.
SATRAN Report Generator:
- Implement a SATRAN (Satellite Transit) report generator using the WP06 backend, working together with existing and future frontend development. The SATRAN report generator shall ingest location data and a catalogue of satellites with associated capabilities and sensor information and produce a transit report for requested capabilities at a certain location, e.g. operational SAR satellites operated by a certain actor that pass over the area of interest.
SATRAN Report Generator:
- Implement a SATRAN (Satellite Transit) report generator using the WP06 backend, working together with existing and future frontend development. The SATRAN report generator shall ingest location data and a catalogue of satellites with associated capabilities and sensor information and produce a transit report for requested capabilities at a certain location, e.g. operational SAR satellites operated by a certain actor that pass over the area of interest.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Excellent knowledge of the Python programming language;
- Experience in Kubernetes/K8s;
- 2-year experience as back-end developer;
- Experience in designing applications;
- Experience in automating processes;
- Knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB;
- Understanding of version control systems like Git;
- Experience in database administration;
- Experience with working in a closed environment;
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI;
- Experience in writing unit tests using frameworks like unittest or pytest;
- Ability to work with APIs and web services;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently;
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment;
- Nationally recognized/certified university qualification on computer science / programming;
- Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
- Able to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency engineers/scientists;
- Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks taking into account policies, programme goals, and priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
- Strong listening and communication skills in English.
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