[5750] Frontend Developer

Start date: March 2026 (Flexible)
Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent
Location: The Hague, Netherlands


Skills
• Nationally recognized/certified university qualification on computer science / programming
• Knowledge of NATO Space stakeholders and their responsibilities
• Experience developing mapping solutions (2D/3D) using Cesium, including data visualization for orbital, temporal, and geospatial datasets
• Prior involvement in military, governmental, or multinational operational software projects
• Basic understanding of space operations, space situational awareness (SSA/SST), or space domain data
• Experience in NATO operational exercises
• Experience in NATO interoperability exercises
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated professional experience in software development using React.js and/or Angular frameworks, applied to operational or mission-oriented software systems, particularly experience with commonly used React ecosystem tools and libraries, including but not limited to Flux, Redux, and Webpack
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies used in data-intensive and real-time or near-real-time applications
• Demonstrated experience in user interface design for operational dashboards, situational awareness tools, or command-and-control – type applications
• Working knowledge of testing and performance assessment frameworks, including Mocha and Jest
• Experience building React applications with component libraries like Material-UI
• Experience implementing data caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Memcached) to optimize application performance and reduce database load
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-source data systems
• Ability to operate effectively within structured project and operational environments, including planning, coordination, and reporting
• Working knowledge of the Python programming language, particularly for data handling or integration purposes
• Prior experience working within the NATO Software Factory environment
• Familiarity with NATO-related software solutions and platforms, including ORION, RIGEL, and ORBIT, or comparable space-domain systems
• Ability to work on its own and as part of a team
• Strong listening and communication skills in English
• Experience with mapping solutions, 2D and 3D maps
• Eager-to-learn front-end developer with ambitions to expand into full-stack development, working across both front end and back end