#NC26SED189419 - Support NIRIS development
Deadline: June 14, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: July, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- Develop, update, and maintain NIRIS software modules in accordance with agreed requirements, priorities, technical direction, and project planning;
- Develop and update Java software components supporting the continued evolution and sustainment of the NIRIS software baseline;
- Support the full software development lifecycle of NIRIS, including analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, defect resolution, and documentation;
- Develop and conduct unit testing and automated testing of software components to support software quality, maintainability, and regression testing;
- Support integration and verification activities to ensure that developed or updated software components operate correctly within the wider NIRIS system;
- Analyse, investigate, and resolve software defects, technical issues, and implementation gaps identified during development, testing, integration, or operational support activities;
- Develop, update, and maintain software documentation, including technical documentation, design information, test-related documentation, and other project deliverables as required;
- Contribute to virtual and in-person meetings, reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, and coordination activities with NCIA stakeholders and project team members;
- Ensure that all developed, updated, and maintained software components and associated deliverables comply with applicable NCIA development standards, quality requirements, configuration management practices, and agreed project procedures;
- Update and expand the produced software components and documentation as necessary to accommodate new, revised, or emerging requirements throughout the duration of the engagement.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear, structured, and professional manner;
- Demonstrated experience in working within Agile/Scrum environments, including participation in sprint planning, execution, and review activities;
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Java-based software development, including experience with modern frameworks and backend service development;
- At least 2 years of experience working with web technologies, including TypeScript and/or Angular-based front-end development;
- At least 2 years of experience working with software integration, including RESTful servicesmessaging systems, or data exchange interfaces;
- At least 2 years of experience working with near real-time or data-intensive systems, including data processing, filtering, and dissemination;
- At least 1 year of professional experience working with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker), including building, packaging, and deploying Linux-based containers;
- At least 3 years of experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including use of tools such as GitLab, automated pipelines, and artifact repositories;
- Demonstrable experience in software testing practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and, where applicable, automated testing;
- Experience in defining acceptance criteria, test scenarios, or validation approaches for software deliverables;
- Demonstrable knowledge or experience in interoperability and data exchange standards, particularly within defence or similar domains (knowledge of Tactical Data Links is highly desirable);
- Experience working with distributed systems and multi-component architectures, including integration of multiple data sources;
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and working within controlled or regulated environments;
- The contractor personnel must be a national of a NATO member nation.
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