NATOIS-0049 Software Developer (NS) BELGIUM - 12 Oct

Deadline Date: Monday 12 October 2026



Requirement: Software Developer



Location: Brussels, Belgium



Not to Exceed Rate: 82 EUR



Total Scope of the request (hours): BASE 2026: 304 hours (38 hours per week, for 8 weeks).



Period of Performance: BASE 2026: 1 November - 31 December 2026.



Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET


Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:

1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position

Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.



Scope of Work:

• Under the supervision of the Head, Data Analysis Section, follow a predefined implementation plan to design, develop and deploy web-based dashboards.
• Support the development and testing of data collection solutions.
• Support the development of workshops and engagements with the relevant stakeholders, in coordination with the staff officer within the NATO International Staff and Allies.
• Ensure compliance with security, usability and accessibility for the applications developed.
• Provide knowledge transfer to staff of the organisation. The developer will take part in the virtual meetings and in-person events to support and advise on the suitable deliverables and management of timelines; facilitate the knowledge management, reporting and information exchange as a practical contribution to deliver these initiatives.
• Execute other special projects and activities as directed by Head Data Analysis Section.

Duties and Role

• Develop and configure web applications using modern web development frameworks.
• Transform and integrate data coming from classified and unclassified sources into web-based systems.
• Perform data conversion and preprocessing, using Python APIs and ETL tools.
• Further develop data collection tooling, aligning with stakeholder requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for code, service endpoints, and system architecture, as well as training materials.
• Support security testing and approval activities.
• Test developed solutions with stakeholders and ensure solutions meet their requirements.
• Develop data-based dashboards for use by (senior) leadership using Python or PowerBI.
• Conduct close coordination with Lead Point of Contact, as well as regularly report on progress, and advise on project management and potential risk to the timeline of the project.
• Be prepared to brief NATO IS staff and leadership on progress towards the above mentioned goals.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in web development using JavaScript/HTML including frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Angular.
• Extensive experience with MS SQL.
• Practical experience with .NET is an asset.
• Experience developing data-driven dashboards for senior stakeholders using Python and/or PowerBI.
• Proficiency in using Python for automation, ETL and analysis (e.g. pandas, numpy, matplotlib).
• Ability to build and maintain backend services or processing pipelines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Language requirements: English: Advanced;
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and Agile project management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.