#NC26SED0046 - Software Engineer - Closed
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: August, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- Together with a senior Cloud Engineer, manage and improve NATO’s cloud-based cyber threat intelligence platform by working on data pipelines, CI/CD workflows, code extensions, application updates and cloud architecture while keeping security and documentation front and centre;
- Together with Threat Researchers, design, develop and optimize API integrations and expand custom functionalities (in Python and Storm) within the platform to ensure correct ingestion and correlation of large amounts of technical and non-technical cyber threat intelligence data;
- Together with a Data Scientist, work to integrate artificial intelligence (such as Large Language Models) into the cyber threat intelligence platform by ensuring code quality and improving developed software;
- Continuously try to find new ways to improve the platform through developing and integrating novel extensions and applications that improve the ingestion, correlation and representation of data.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- The contractor shall be proficient in English;
- The Contractor will require a NATO SECRET clearance;
- A university degree from a nationally recognised/certified university in a technical subject with substantial software engineering and information technology content – OR - at least 2 years’ experience similar to the tasks described in this SoW and relevant industry recognized certificates;
- Demonstratable knowledge of best practices for the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing. Is familiar with CI/CD workflows, and can work with Terraform to implement them;
- Proficient in Python and a deep working knowledge of the Linux command line and git;
- Has demonstratable knowledge in managing and orchestrating Docker containers and working with Kubernetes;
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly, with a focus on applying them effectively in production environments;
- Knowledge of the Storm Query Language (from Synapse Vertex) is strongly preferred but not required for this role;
- Expertise in AWS and cloud best-practices, with working knowledge of modern AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, Route 53, and ALB/NLB. Similar knowledge of Azure is preferred but not required for this role;
- Strong experience working with RESTful APIs, including data ingestion, transformation, and integration;
- Previous experience with full-stack applications including modern frontend development is strongly preferred but not required for this role;
- Experience within cybersecurity and/or the intelligence domain is strongly preferred but not required for this role;
- Good communication skills, both orally and written. Able to translate complex technical topics into information conveyable to non-domain experts. Can easily cooperate with non-engineers and explain conducted work, as well as give and take feedback.
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