SC2026/004824 NNCCRS SW Engineer - MTF Message Monitoring App (NS) BELGIUM - 18

Park Lane Recruitment ·www.plr.ltd

Location Mons, Mons, Belgium, Belgium
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
NATO
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Deadline Date: Monday 18 May 2026
 
Requirement: NNCCRS SW Engineer - MTF Message Monitoring App
 
Location: Mons, BELGIUM
 
Full Time On-Site: Yes
 
Time On-Site: 100%
 
Not to Exceed Rate: 79 EUR
 
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
 
Required Start Date: 1 July 2026
 
End Contract Date: 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.
 
Duties & Role:
 
The contractor shall be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Military Text Format (MTF) message monitoring application, in accordance with the defined requirements.
  • Design and Development:Design the overall system architecture aligned with the prescribed technology stack; Develop backend services for message ingestion, processing, validation, and storage; Develop frontend components for user interaction, including dashboards and detailed views; Implement message parsing and validation logic for MTF messages; Ensure extensibility of configurable elements such as message categories
  • Integration:Integrate the application with Microsoft Exchange using EWS to monitor the registry mailbox; Implement authentication and authorization via Keycloak and Active Directory; Implement and manage X.509 certificate usage where required; Ensure proper interaction between frontend, backend, and database components
  • Data Management:Design and implement the database schema; Ensure efficient storage and retrieval of message data and delivery status information; Implement user and group-based access control within the application
  • Delivery Status and Monitoring Features:Implement tracking of message delivery, read, and acknowledgement status; Develop mechanisms to calculate and display status metrics and percentages; Provide visualization components for operational awareness, including dashboards
  • Validation and Compliance:Implement validation of MTF messages against both generic and type-specific structures; Implement validation of message exchange workflows; Identify and highlight missing actions and inconsistencies
  • DevOps and Deployment:Configure and maintain Amazon Azure DevOps pipelines for build and release; Produce deployable RPM packages; Implement and maintain software deployment automation; Ensure the application can be deployed on Oracle Linux environments
  • Documentation:Produce and maintain documentation in LaTeX format, including User manual, Installation guide and Deployment plan; Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with the delivered system
  • Testing and Quality Assurance:Perform unit, integration, and system testing; Support user acceptance testing; Ensure compliance with security and performance requirements
  • Support and Collaboration:Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and priorities; Translate operational needs into practical technical and user interface solutions; Provide technical guidance and recommendations where appropriate; Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during development and deployment
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
  • The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
  • The contractor shall demonstrate proven expertise in the design, development, and delivery of secure, enterprise-grade web applications in a defence or similarly regulated environment.
  • Technical Skills: The contractor shall possess strong, demonstrable experience in: Backend development using Java; Frontend development using React; Database design and implementation using PostgreSQL; Object-relational mapping using Java Persistence API (JPA); Integration with Microsoft Exchange using Exchange Web Services (EWS) or IMAP; Implementation of authentication and authorization using Keycloak, including integration with Active Directory, Working with X.509 certificates, including handling, validation, and secure usage; Deployment and configuration on Linux environments, preferably Oracle Linux (versions 9 or higher); Configuration and use of Apache as a reverse proxy; Version control using Git.
  • The contractor shall have experience in: Designing scalable and maintainable system architectures; Implementing role-based access control and fine-grained authorization models; Developing applications with secure coding practices
  • DevOps and Tooling: The contractor shall demonstrate experience with: Amazon Azure DevOps, including repository management, pipelines, and build automation; Creation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines; Packaging applications in RPM format; Software deployment automation; Generating technical documentation using LaTeX and automated build pipelines;
  • Domain Knowledge: The contractor should have: Understanding of Military Text Format (MTF) messaging standards, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge; Experience with message parsing, validation, and structured data processing; Familiarity with messaging workflows, delivery tracking, and audit requirements;
  • Security and Compliance: The contractor shall demonstrate: Experience in developing applications compliant with strict security standards; Familiarity with NATO Web Application Security Directive or equivalent security frameworks; Ability to implement secure authentication, data protection, and audit logging mechanisms
  • User Experience and Requirements Translation: The contractor shall demonstrate a strong ability to: Translate user requirements into effective and usable web-based user interfaces; Balance user expectations with web design best practices, ensuring usability across different screen sizes and avoiding overly complex layouts, such as multiple panels or independent scroll areas
  • Methodology, Communication and Collaboration: The contractor shall: Have proven experience working in Agile SCRUM environments; Be capable of participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives; Be able to conduct all work, communication, and documentation in English; Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including technical and operational users
  • Experience working within controlled or restricted DevOps environments is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience working within NATO environments is highly desirable.

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