Space Backend Developer

The Hague, Netherlands Deadline: 17-07-2026 Geplaatst: 03-07-2026 #17113

Duties

  • 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.

Requirement

  • 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

Preferences

  • 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

Reageren op aanvraag

Terug