Work Life Group NL
Backend Developer for NATO
Work Life Group NLItaly17 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development centred on the maritime domain. It delivers innovative and field-tested science and technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and develop scalable APIs and services and relative frameworks with emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability
  • Design and optimize database schemas, implement distributed systems patterns (message queues, pub/sub, event streaming, caching strategies), and ensure data integrity across distributed architectures
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, code reviews, and technical documentation using AzureDevOps or similar platforms
  • Champion security compliance, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and quality assurance practices throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing production-grade backend services and APIs (preferably using Python or Java) with strong understanding of database design, caching strategies, and distributed systems.
  • Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Git workflows, code review processes, and collaboration tools (AzureDevOps, JIRA, GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of SDLC phases with proficiency in continuous integration/deployment practices, automated testing strategies, and iterative development approaches
  • Solid grasp of SOLID principles, design patterns, and architectural approaches including Domain Driven Design (DDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and clean code practices
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices, OWASP guidelines, vulnerability management, static/dynamic analysis tools, and commitment to writing maintainable, well-tested code with comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills with ability to break down complex problems, apply appropriate design patterns and refactoring techniques, communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, and document solutions effectively
  • Good level of spoken and written English

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.

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