C004978 Space Backend Developer (NS) - THU 16 Jul

# 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) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)