Database Developer

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 The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), located in Stavanger, Norway, is NATO’s premier centre for joint operational and strategic-level collective training and warfare development. As part of the NATO Command Structure and reporting to Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), the JWC directly supports both SACT and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) by strengthening the operational readiness, interoperability, and effectiveness of NATO Command and Force Structure Headquarters. Through its multinational workforce, the Centre plays a critical role in preparing the Alliance for current and emerging security challenges. The department we are supporting is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of operational and strategic-level exercises and training activities, while integrating warfare development, experimentation, concept development, and lessons learned into NATO's training programmes. By delivering technologically integrated, multi-domain exercises and maintaining joint doctrine and standards, the JWC enhances NATO's decision-making capabilities, interoperability, and warfighting readiness, ensuring the Alliance remains prepared to respond effectively across the full spectrum of military operations. Role ID – IFIB-ACT-JWC-26-08-2.3 Role Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the maintenance of the NEC CCIS Oracle database setup.Maintains the internally developed database replication system used for distributed system deployments.Maintains tooling to synchronize the database schema based on external schema definitions.Required SFIA experience levels: 4Required SLP level 3333. Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications Technical Skills:Proficiency in administration and tuning of Oracle databases.Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL programming skills.Deep knowledge of replication technologies (logical, physical, synchronous, asynchronous).Understanding of distributed systems and consistency models.Programming skills in C, C++, and Python.Tools & Technologies:Version control: Git.CI/CD for database deployments.Experience:Experience with systems working in the NATO air C2 domain.Required minimum 5 years prior experience, courses and certifications with similar systems and technologies, including:Oracle database administration,SQL, and PL/SQL,C, C++,Python,systems working in the NATO air C2 domain.Preferably theoretical understanding and experience with distributed systems architecture. Working Location NEC CCIS System Support Centre, Kolsås, Bærum, Norway (approx. 20km west of Oslo). Working Policy On-site. Travel Occasional short-term tasked travel may be required in support of the NEC CCIS mission. Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.NATO member-nation citizenship required. 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.