Full Stack Java Developer for NATO with security clearance
Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?
We are seeking a team of experienced software engineers to support the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) in the development and maintenance of JChat – a text-based asynchronous chat capability used daily by NATO operators for coordination and collaborative decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Java Client (Swing)
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Web Client (Angular)
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Openfire Server
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of M-Link Server for JChat
Participate in Scrum ceremonies
Maintain and improve the development pipeline (CI/CD toolchain)
Represent the JChat team at test events
Produce working snapshot builds every two weeks
Produce release candidates and test reports for each work package
Ensure code quality: SonarQube A score (Security, Reliability, Maintainability)
Maintain CI/CD uptime ≥ 98% and build success rate ≥ 95%
Collaborate with NCIA Product Owner on backlog prioritisation (JIRA)
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in informatics, computer science, or a closely related engineering field
At least five years of track record in software development using Java, including Java Swing
At least five years of track record in web development using Angular
Ability to produce efficient, clear, readable, maintainable, and high-quality code
At least five years of track record with development of chat-related products based on XMPP, including implementation of XEPs, the M-Link Server, the Openfire Server and the Openfire plugin framework, and troubleshooting XMPP communication
Solid experience working with Scrum
Relevant and recent experience in continuous software integration and automated testing, including knowledge of test automation frameworks
Experience using Maven, Jira, GitLab, and Zephyr
Flexible, cooperative, and customer-focused attitude
Fluency in English
If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.
We are seeking a team of experienced software engineers to support the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) in the development and maintenance of JChat – a text-based asynchronous chat capability used daily by NATO operators for coordination and collaborative decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Java Client (Swing)
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Web Client (Angular)
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of JChat Openfire Server
Develop, maintain, and release new versions of M-Link Server for JChat
Participate in Scrum ceremonies
Maintain and improve the development pipeline (CI/CD toolchain)
Represent the JChat team at test events
Produce working snapshot builds every two weeks
Produce release candidates and test reports for each work package
Ensure code quality: SonarQube A score (Security, Reliability, Maintainability)
Maintain CI/CD uptime ≥ 98% and build success rate ≥ 95%
Collaborate with NCIA Product Owner on backlog prioritisation (JIRA)
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in informatics, computer science, or a closely related engineering field
At least five years of track record in software development using Java, including Java Swing
At least five years of track record in web development using Angular
Ability to produce efficient, clear, readable, maintainable, and high-quality code
At least five years of track record with development of chat-related products based on XMPP, including implementation of XEPs, the M-Link Server, the Openfire Server and the Openfire plugin framework, and troubleshooting XMPP communication
Solid experience working with Scrum
Relevant and recent experience in continuous software integration and automated testing, including knowledge of test automation frameworks
Experience using Maven, Jira, GitLab, and Zephyr
Flexible, cooperative, and customer-focused attitude
Fluency in English
If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.