Deadline Date:
Monday 2 June
Requirement:
Space Backend Development
Location:
The Hague, NETHERLANDS
Time On-Site:
100%
Not to Exceed:
2025 BASE NTE €65,610, 2026 Option
Period of Performance:
1 July 2025
Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET
Introduction:
- The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) located in The Hague, Netherlands, is currently
- involved in the development and support of new and existing capabilities for NATO.
- In light of these activities and in response to the NATO Overarching Space Policy as well as the declaration
- of Space as an Operational Domain, NATO has organised itself to keep pace with the evolving needs of the
- Alliance.
- Within NCIA Chief Technology Officer, the Space Technology Adoption and Resilience (STAR) team, will
- enable the exploitation
- technological edge for secure, resilient and effective employment of Space technologies for the Alliance.
- STAR will develop and execute a technology strategy and associated roadmap for Space (CTO) and
- coordinate Space business delivery from within the NCIA Business Areas (COO). The STAR Team will
- provide technical expertise and strategic advice on Space for the benefit of the Alliance, design Space-based
- future services and foster their resilient integration into Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). In line with strategic
- guidance and Space policy, the new STAR Team will provide the Alliance with technical expertise and
- strategic advice on Space, ensuring NCIA continues to provide applicable products, services and operational
- capability, taking resiliency from inception in line with the new NATO Strategic Concept.
- Delivering services under this SoW requires a valid NATO SECRET security clearance. Any resource proposed for this SOW requires valid NATO SECRET security clearance prior to the start of the engagement.
The contractor shall be required to provide services 100% on site at the NCI Agency in The Hague, Netherlands.
Exceptional off-site activities to support service delivery can also be arranged with line manager's coordination and approval.
The work depicted in this SOW is expected to be carried by a SINGLE RESOURCE.
The work will be conducted during normal office hours following the SHAPE calendar, as well as outside office hours and on weekends, if necessary.
NCI Agency in The Hague Recognized Business hours/Holidays
NCI Agency in The Hague official holiday schedule applies and will be provided to the contractor.
NCI Agency in The Hague Operations:
Monday to Thursday 0830 1730 and Friday 0830 1530 (CET)
Contractor Furnished Services:
Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the contract except for the items specified and covered under NCIA Furnished Property and Services below.
NCIA Furnished Property and Services:
Access to relevant networks and environments will be provided by NCIA
The work depicted in this SOW is expected to be carried by a SINGLE RESOURCE.
Work is to be performed on the NCI Agency network(s) and appropriate hardware and connectivity will be provided by the NCI Agency, for the duration of this contract, and is to be returned upon completion of the contract.
Required Qualifications:
To evaluate the qualifications and experience for this this contract, the contractor should have the following qualification:
- Excellent knowledge of the Python programming language.
- Experience in Kubernetes/K8s.
- 2-year experience as back-end developer.
- Experience in designing applications.
- Experience in automating processes.
- Knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Understanding of version control systems like Git.
- Experience in database administration.
- Experience with working in a closed environment.
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Experience in writing unit tests using frameworks like unittest or pytest.
- Ability to work with APIs and web services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Nationally recognized/certified university qualification on computer science / programming.
- Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a cular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
- Able to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency engineers/scientists.
- Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks taking into account policies, programme goals, and priorities, funding and other planning constraints.
- Strong listening and communication skills in English.
- It is desirable that the Consultant has the following skills/experience:
- Knowledge of ESRI applications.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
- Experience with PowerShell scripts automation.
- Proficiency in SharePoint Server, SharePoint Online, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
- Knowledge of SharePoint APIs, SharePoint Designer, and SharePoint Services.
- Knowledge of SharePoint workflow automation using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) and SharePoint Designer workflows.
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel (including development of macros), MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, PowerBI.
- Knowledge of basic front-end concepts and languages (e.g., REACT).
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with deploying Python applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and automated deployment.
- Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Data Science: Understanding of data analysis and machine learning concepts using Python.
- Python Libraries: Familiarity with popular Python libraries and tools like NumPy, Pandas, Requests, and SQLAlchemy.
- The Contractor shall report to the assigned NCIA (title)
- The performance will be continuously evaluated and feedback will be provided monthly,
- during a formal review meeting in person with the CTO STAR Head or delegated authority.