Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.
Who we are supporting
Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.
The program
Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)
DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.
The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities
The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams.
The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe.
The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure
The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities.
Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives.
Role Duties and Responsibilities
• Build containerized application tools following the 12-Factor App methodology, Test Driven Development (TDD), and Extreme Programming (XP).
• Develop products as part of a balanced agile team (Product Manager, Product Owner, UI/UX Designer, and Data Scientists as applicable).
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Develop full-stack solutions using modern JavaScript, Python, and/or Java frameworks.
• Perform front-end development (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot).
• Conduct database design and programming (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Work in a collaborative, pair programming environment as needed.
• Rapidly learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Support the creation of sustainable DevSecOps pipelines and agile delivery practices.
Essential Skills and Experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in full-stack development using JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in front-end development (React, Angular, etc.) and/or back-end development (Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot, etc.).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in database design/programming (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, streaming/Kafka, etc.).
• Experience in CI/CD + DevSecOps (pipelines, security integration)
• Experience in REST AP, GraphQL, gRPC design and development.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and automation frameworks.
• Experience in Microservices Architecture and Cloud Native Principles.
• Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience working in collaborative, agile teams (Balanced team and pair programming)
• Experience delivering iterative releases in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.
Desirable Skills and Experience
• Experience in developing innovative digital products in a NATO or National defense institution
Education
• 4-year university degree in relevant field (computer science/systems engineering)
Language Proficiency
• Advanced Proficiency in English
Working Location
• Norfolk, VA, USA
Working Policy
• On-Site
Contract Duration
• January 2026 – December 2030
Security Clearance
• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.
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