C# Software Developer

at  Spektrum

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

WHO WE ARE SUPPORTING

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO’s member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO’s communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO’s military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO’s mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO’s information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO’s communication and information technology capabilities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• More than 10 years of experience as Software Developer, in which at least 5 are in C#
• Strong experience in Microsoft desktop (WinForms) application development
• In depth knowledge of C#
• Solid understanding of async programming / multi-thread applications
• Strong knowledge of OO principles and patterns
• Experience with HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3 a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft stacks and technology
• Experience with Git version source control
• Basic knowledge of SQL Server and database querying

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proficient with third party UI frameworks like DevExpress (preferred) or others
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Playwright or other test automation tools.

EDUCATION

• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

ROLE BACKGROUND

The NATO Information and Communication Agency (NCI Agency) located in The Hague, The Netherlands, is currently involved in the development of new capabilities for NATO as well as in the support of existing capabilities. In the light of these activities, the C2 Centre is looking for an experienced software developer. More specifically, the work will support the full software development cycle of TOPFAS.

ROLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the NCI Agency project team, the software developer will develop and update TOPFAS software modules. This includes the following activities:

• Implement and review software changes as required using Azure DevOps.
• Support the development of the front-end application and back end services.
• Support bug fixing and stability improvements.
• Create and update documentation.
• Create and implement (automated) test cases.
• Investigate which are the best ways to solve a certain problem, documenting and presenting their pros and cons to the team.