Software Engineer + Software Development Engineer - 2 Positions

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. 

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff. 

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in The Hague, Netherlands, you will join NCIA as Software Development Engineer OR Software Engineer bringing your expertise to the The AirC2 Centre. AirC2 delivers planning, development, procurement, implementation and In-Service Support of NATO authorised AirC2 capabilities across the Alliance and bilaterally in the European Nations of the Alliance, satisfying the operational requirements, assuring the coherence, integrity and interoperability of the involved NATO and national systems and sub-systems. 

Specifically you will join the The Maritime Interface Service Area which is responsible for the In-Service-Support (ISS) of the Ship-Shore-Ship-Buffer (SSSB) System and associated software family of products.  The Maritime Interface Service Area provides cross domain capability between the Air Maritime domains ensuring the Operational User can coordinate Air and Maritime activity.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Engineers to work under the direction of the assigned functional manager. You will perform duties such as the following:

• Methods and tools
• Software design
• Programming/software development
• Systems design
• Software design
• DevSecOps Engineering
• Data modelling and design

For a full list of duties please review the job descriptions click the links below. 

Software Development Engineer

Software Engineer

** As of January 2025 - Software Engineer will also be formally titled "Software Development Engineer"

About you

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience.
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post. We are looking for expertise in the likes of the following areas:
• Advanced knowledge of the programming language “Java” (Multi-threading, Annotation, Reflection, Serialization, etc.);
• Advanced knowledge of OO Design principles, Design Patterns and Data Structures;
• At least two years’ experience in the last five years as a Software Engineer or Software Analyst Programmer for real-time computer systems;
• Knowledge of Linux and derivate operating systems, network architectures and system administration principles;
• Knowledge of networking and digital communication (LAN / WAN) standards and techniques

What we offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
• 3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
• Excellent private health insurance scheme;
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
• NATO Pension Scheme;
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more

 To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.  

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.  

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found here via the NCI Agency career site.