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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C004978 space backend developer (ns) - thu 16 jul - **Company:** EMW, Inc. - **Location:** Den Haag, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Optimization, Data as a Services, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Domain Name System (DNS), Design of User Interfaces, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Networking Basics, Operational Data Store, Redis, Reverse Proxy, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Technical Debt, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Webpack, AngularJS, Kubernetes, React Redux, Code Restructuring, Mocha, Software Version Control, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.talent.com/redirect?id=626575981600113168&source=vacant&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_product=vacantnew_bulk&oapply=org_v2026-07&puid=3dea3deegddagddbfdd93deb3de7gdd83def3dea3deg3deg3def3def3ded3def3dea3de8ged33def3degged29ddg3deg8ddgaddg9ddgdddg7ed3gcdbdbdb8bde9ed3fd&pos=5&xml_batch_generation_id=47681759-d972-49e1-8e7f-2af563af428d&falcon=1&pid=194cfc6bdef8&bpid=b9fd81a44b5824b928ef2f7599078bea ## About the Role Skills, Knowledge & Experience: * The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance * Minimum 2+ years previous experience working as a react.js or angular developer * In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages * Proficiency in frequently used React tools like Flux, Redux, webpack, etc. * Experience with user interface design * Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest * Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software * Excellent troubleshooting skills * Good project management skills * Knowledge of Python programming language * Experience working with NATO Software Factory The following qualifications are considered desirable: * Experience with Orion, Rigel, Orbit * Practical knowledge of REST endpoints and APIs * Experience with back-end technologies * Practical knowledge of GIT and similar version control systems * Experience with PostgreSQL databases * Experience in automating processes * Experience working in closed environments * Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or Fast API * Knowing your way around containers and container orchestration, and a microservices based distributed architecture * Networking principles such as load balancing, DNS, Reverse Proxy * Experience with SharePoint 2013/2019 versions * Ability to plan and execute tasking in accordance with direction of NCI Agency engineers/scientists ## Description The contractor shall provide software engineering, systems integration, and technical advisory support for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and operationalization of space- domain applications and services. 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