Web Application Developer

Summary

Join the NATO Information and Communication Agency (NCI Agency) as a Full Stack .NET Web Developer! This role involves supporting the development of the TOPFAS NRS Tracking Application using Agile methodology. You will be responsible for implementing software changes, developing front-end applications, and migrating from ASP.NET to .NET. A NATO SECRET security clearance is required. The position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of working remotely, with potential for travel to other NATO locations. The contract has a base period and optional extensions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• More than 10 years of experience as Software Developer, in which at least 5 are in C#
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Web application development – Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Minimum three years of experience with Angular frontend development
• Good knowledge of .NET Framework 4.8 and experience migrating to .NET
• In depth knowledge of C#
• Relevant experience with HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, PL/SQL and database querying
• Solid understanding of async programming / multi-thread applications
• Good understanding of message exchange formats such as JSON and XML, including XML schemas
• Experience with Git version source control
• Valid NATO SECRET security clearance prior to the start of the engagement

Responsibilities

• Implement and review software changes as required using Azure DevOps
• Support the development of the front-end application and communication with back end services
• Implement new interfaces and improve existing interfaces online real time interfaces
• Migration from ASP.NET to .NET
• Support bug fixing and stability improvements
• Create user stories, including acceptance criteria and test cases to evaluate the functionality
• Create and update documentation
• Conduct impact analysis, to investigate which are the best ways to solve a certain problem, their effort estimation, document and present their pros and cons to the team
• Participate in daily reporting and planning activities (daily stand-ups)
• Participate in workshops, events and conferences related to the supported services, as requested by the NCI Agency project team
• Develop and update TOPFAS Application software
• Report the progress of his/her service and any impediments during the sprint daily meetings
• Report verbally the service completed during the sprint review
• Prepare a demo of the service completed and present it to the team during the sprint demo meeting
• Report the outcome of their service during the sprint, first verbally during the sprint review meeting and then in writing within five days after the sprint’s end date
• Send a report by email to the NCIA service manager, listing all the achievements against the agreed tasking list set for the sprint
• Conduct a daily ‘touch point’ between NCIA POC and the supplier’s POC to ensure service is on track
• Present draft versions of the reports to the customer, with the opportunity for the customer to provide feedback and implement uplifts
• Present and deliver final versions of the reports to the customer
• Provide a Project Closure Report summarizing the activities during the period of performance at a high level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with ASP.NET MVC
• Experience with Angular Formly library
• Experience with Knockout
• Experience with Playwright or other test automation tools
• Experience with DevExpress
• Very good communication skills, both spoken and written, in English
• Very good presentation skills, taking in consideration the target audience
• Team player, friendly and always willing to help others and to share knowledge
• Good collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multinational and diverse team
• Growth mind set, always wanting to improve and to learn
• Proactivity and taking ownership at all times

Benefits

• Off-Site Discount: 5% (this discount is applicable to all requirements, and applies when the assigned personnel are permitted to work Off-Site, such as at- home)
• Payment Schedule will be at the end of each two sprints, following the acceptance of the sprint report