# C004978 Space Backend Developer (NS) - THU 16 Jul

> EMW, Inc. · The Hague, Netherlands · Contract · Posted 2026-07-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**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.

## Requirements

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
-   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

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

## Apply

[Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/E191B19350/apply)

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