NATO-NCIA-AAS+ - 191820 - C005193

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  

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID -C005193

Role Background

The Senior Camunda Developer will support the operation, maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of the Camunda workflow automation platform.

The role combines Camunda platform administration and O&M with hands-on workflow development. The specialist will develop BPMN/DMN models, React forms, system integrations, automation workflows, and supporting documentation while working with stakeholders to translate business requirements into automated processes.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support for the Camunda platform.
• Develop and maintain proactive and preventive maintenance plans.
• Plan and implement Camunda patches and hotfixes.
• Upgrade and test Camunda according to approved software lifecycle requirements.
• Plan, test, and upgrade the underlying database technology.
• Test modifications to the Camunda platform before implementation.
• Create and manage system users and groups, including passwords and security settings.
• Maintain platform configuration documentation.
• Troubleshoot Camunda platform performance issues.
• Develop an automation roadmap, governance approach, and management plans.
• Gather and document workflow and automation requirements from stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and maintain workflows using Camunda.
• Develop BPMN and DMN process models.
• Create and maintain user-interaction workflows and React forms.
• Develop workflows for data exchange between Camunda and third-party applications.
• Troubleshoot integration and data-exchange problems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for workflows, configurations, and Cloud Operations processes.
• Produce Camunda training materials, guides, and knowledge articles.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to other staff.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure successful workflow implementation.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and address issues.

Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise with Camunda 7 or above.
• Strong workflow and business process automation experience.
• BPMN process modelling.
• DMN modelling.
• Development of React Forms.
• Strong Java development skills.
• Experience with Spring Boot for Camunda 7+.
• Experience integrating Camunda with third-party applications.
• Experience with:
• REST APIs
• Message queues/brokers
• Connectors
• Microservices
• SDKs
• Knowledge of database interactions within workflow processes.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end process automation.
• Understanding of Camunda architecture and process execution.
• Ability to analyze complex business workflows and translate requirements into technical automation solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across workflows and system integrations.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical training and knowledge transfer.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong customer relationship skills, including handling complex situations under pressure.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with external task workers using languages such as JavaScript or Python.
• French language proficiency is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing workflows using Camunda 7 or above.
• Experience with BPMN and DMN process modelling.
• Experience developing React Forms.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Experience with Camunda/Spring Boot.
• Experience integrating Camunda with third-party systems using APIs, message queues, connectors, and microservices.
• Experience implementing end-to-end business process automation.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD.
• Experience troubleshooting complex workflow and integration issues.

Selection is primarily based on practical Camunda development experience and the required technical competencies.

Working Location

The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• Full-time on-site.
• Normal office environment.
• Required start date: 28 October 2026.
• Contract end date: 31 December 2026.
• Total scope: 417 hours.
• NATO Secret security clearance or national equivalent is required.
• Candidate must have the nationality of a NATO member nation.

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance