Software Developer – NATO, Security Clearance

Role Overview

• Develop, update, and maintain NIRIS software modules in accordance with agreed requirements, priorities, and release planning (NIRIS 4.7 and 4.8)
• Evolve Java software components to support sustained compatibility with supported Java LTS runtimes
• Implement agreed functional enhancements, including CESMO integration (Electronic Surveillance information exchange) and historic track data capabilities (filtered retrieval from stored NIRIS recordings)
• Enhance the RTS subscription mechanism and UI to support filtering by source name, time interval, geolocation, and track number
• Prepare software baselines for integration, testing, acceptance, and release
• Develop and maintain unit tests and automated tests for implemented software changes
• Support regression testing to ensure software quality, maintainability, and early defect detection
• Ensure test coverage of at least 85% for delivered changes where technically applicable
• Enhance NIRIS logging functionality, including per-port, per-endpoint, and per-interface logging
• Implement logging filters, improved stack trace handling, log compression, and framework migration as required
• Enable more efficient identification and analysis of runtime errors and operational incidents
• Maintain and improve NIRIS interfaces with external systems, including support for Link 16 / JREAP, OTH-Gold, DIS, VMF, AIS, and other agreed formats
• Provide technical support for interoperability test events (CWIX, TDLITS, INTEND, customer visits)
• Address OANT/SMAQ configuration issues and analyser limit challenges
• Update user manuals, governance documentation, technical design documents, interface documentation, test documentation, and release-related artefacts
• Ensure all documentation remains accurate, current, and consistent with the implemented software baseline
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and project meetings
• Track progress using agreed tools (Jira or equivalent) and proactively communicate risks or deviations
• Submit Deliverable Completion Reports with evidence of code commits, test results, and traceability to acceptance criteria

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years professional software development experience (full-stack focus)
• Minimum 3 years Java development experience (modern frameworks, backend services)
• Minimum 2 years TypeScript and/or Angular experience
• Minimum 2 years RESTful services, messaging systems, or data exchange interfaces
• Minimum 2 years near real-time or data-intensive systems
• Minimum 1 year Docker (build, package, deploy Linux containers)
• Minimum 3 years DevOps/CI/CD (GitLab, automated pipelines, artifact repos)
• Demonstrable experience with unit, integration, and automated testing
• Proven Agile/Scrum experience (sprint planning, execution, reviews)
• Professional English proficiency (verbal and written)

Tech Stack

• Angular
• Docker
• Java
• Linux
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements