#NC26SED189912 - Space Backend Developer - Closed
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: August, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
The contractor shall provide software engineering, systems integration, and technical advisory support for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and operationalization of space-domain applications and services.
Duties shall include:
- Designing, updating, and maintaining database structures and backend system architectures;
- Developing and enhancing API services, including endpoint pagination, graph data services, administration endpoints, and system health monitoring capabilities;
- Implementing user customization features and improving overall platform usability;
- Integrating external systems and data sources, including EUSST services, NATO authentication mechanisms, and space weather data feeds;
- Conducting technical assessments and providing recommendations regarding the operationalization, sustainability, and future evolution of the ORBIT platform;
- Performing backend maintenance, code optimization, refactoring, and technical debt reduction activities;
- Supporting cybersecurity activities, including penetration testing remediation and security enhancement initiatives;
- Evaluating, upgrading, and maintaining supporting technologies and infrastructure components, including Redis and secret management solutions such as Azure Key Vault;
- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, architectural documentation, and operational procedures;
- Providing technical expertise and support for training activities, including Space Introduction Courses and knowledge-transfer initiatives;
- Supporting the development of scalable, secure, and modular solutions for the collection, processing, visualization, and dissemination of space-related operational data.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To evaluate the qualifications and experience for this this contract, the contractor should have the following qualification:
- Valid security clearance at minimum NATO S*CR*T level;
- Minimum 2+ years previous experience working as a react.js or angular developer;
- In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages;
- Proficiency in frequently used React tools like Flux, Redux, webpack, etc;
- Experience with user interface design;
- Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest;
- Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software;
- Excellent troubleshooting skills;
- Good project management skills;
- Knowledge of Python programming language;
- Experience working with NATO Software Factory.
Desirable:
- Experience with Orion, Rigel, Orbit;
- Practical knowledge of REST endpoints and APIs;
- Experience with back-end technologies;
- Practical knowledge of GIT and similar version control systems;
- Experience with PostgreSQL databases;
- Experience in automating processes;
- Experience working in closed environments;
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or Fast API;
- Knowing your way around containers and container orchestration, and a microservices based distributed architecture;
- Networking principles such as load balancing, DNS, Reverse Proxy;
- Experience with SharePoint 2013/2019 versions;
- Ability to plan and execute tasking in accordance with direction of NCI Agency engineers/scientists.
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