Support NIRIS development

Aegis Vision; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Vision is seeking a software engineer to advance NIRIS baseline development with a focus on full-stack capabilities. You will refine Java modules, uplift front-end components with TypeScript/Angular, and ensure robust RESTful integrations across distributed systems.

You will contribute to DevOps practices, implement automated tests, and enhance logging and interoperability with external systems, while maintaining secure software development standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a full-stack focus.
• 3+ years in Java-based development using modern frameworks and backend environments.
• 2+ years of TypeScript/Angular front-end development.
• 2+ years of RESTful services, messaging or data-exchange interfaces.
• 3+ years of DevOps, CI/CD, GitLab, pipelines and artifact repositories.
• Experience with containerization and Linux-based deployments (Docker).
• Experience with interoperability standards and secure software practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain NIRIS software modules per requirements and direction.
• Refactor Java modules to align with LTS runtimes and remove deprecated constructs.
• Support full software lifecycle from analysis to release preparation.
• Create and execute unit and automated tests to improve quality.
• Enhance logging, troubleshooting, and incident isolation across components.
• Ensure interoperability with external systems and data providers.

Skills

Core full-stack development

Java

TypeScript

Angular

RESTful services

Distributed systems

CI/CD

GitLab

Docker

English communication

NATO Secret clearance

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Job description

Location

Remote, with occasional on-site work at NCIA The Hague (NLD)

Duties & Roles

• NIRIS Baseline Software Development & Maintenance: Develop, update, and maintain Networked Interoperable Real-Time Information Services (NIRIS) software modules in accordance with agreed requirements, project planning, and technical direction . Implement functional enhancements, including CESMO integration and historic track data capabilities . Enhance the existing RTS subscription mechanism and corresponding user interface to support historic track sources and filtering based on source name, time interval, geolocation, and track numbers .


• Java Technology Uplift: Develop and update Java software components supporting the evolution and sustainment of the NIRIS baseline . Refactor and uplift modules to ensure compatibility with supported Java Long-Term Support (LTS) runtime requirements and address deprecated or obsolete constructs .


• Lifecycle Engineering & Verification: Support the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, integration, implementation, and defect resolution . Ensure changes are committed and integrated smoothly into relevant development, baseline, or release branches . Deliver technical inputs for release preparation .


• Unit and Automated Testing: Develop and conduct unit testing and automated software verification to enhance software quality, maintainability, and repeatable regression test coverage . Analyze and correct test failures .


• Logging and Troubleshooting Enhancements: Update and enhance logging configurations, visibility, and filtering mechanisms . Implement improved logging per port, endpoint, or interface . Optimize stack trace handling through collapsing or grouping, handle log compression, and manage logging framework migrations to accelerate operational incident isolation .


• Interface and Interoperability Support: Maintain and improve NIRIS interface software components to ensure interoperability with external systems, data providers, and data consumers . Provide configuration, correction, and testing support for formats and standards including Link 16/JREAP, OTH-Gold, DIS, VMF, and AIS . Address OANT/SMAQ integration configurations and analyzer limit issues . Provide active test support for interoperability events such as CWIX, TDLITS, and INTEND .


• Documentation and Team Collaboration: Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, governance records, design information, and test documentation . Participate in project meetings, daily stand-ups, technical reviews, and planning sessions .

Skill, Knowledge & Experience

• Core Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a specific focus on full-stack systems .


• Java & Web Development: At least 3 years of professional experience in Java-based software development, including modern frameworks and backend service environments . At least 2 years of experience working with web technologies, including TypeScript and/or Angular-based front-end development .


• Integration & Systems Engineering: At least 2 years of experience in software integration, including RESTful services, messaging systems, or data exchange interfaces . Minimum of 2 years of experience working with near real-time or data-intensive systems, including data processing, filtering, and dissemination workflows . Experience working with distributed systems and multi-component architectures .


• DevOps & Containerization: Minimum of 3 years of experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including tools like GitLab, automated pipelines, and artifact repositories . At least 1 year of professional experience working with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), including building, packaging, and deploying Linux-based containers .


• Testing & Standards: Demonstrable experience in software testing practices (unit, integration, and automated testing) and defining test scenarios or validation approaches . Knowledge or experience in interoperability and data exchange standards within defense domains (Tactical Data Links are highly desirable) . Familiarity with secure software development practices and regulated environments .


• Communication & Nationality: Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner . Must hold the nationality of a NATO member nation .


• Clearance: A valid NATO Secret security clearance is mandatory prior to the start of the engagement .