C004978 Space Backend Developer (NS) THU 16 Jul

Deadline Date: Thursday 16 July 2026

Requirement: Space Backend Developer

Location: The Hague NL

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 696

Required Start Date: 24 August 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

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.

Skills Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Minimum 2 years previous experience working as a 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

The following qualifications are considered 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

Required Experience:

IC