Do you have relevant experience in leading Agile project teams?  Would you like to design and implement robotic and IoT software for maritime unmanned systems and other systems in the maritime domain? If the answer is yes, this post could be ideal for you!

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO).  CMRE is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.  We are located in La Spezia, Italy, just 80 Km north of Pisa, on the Ligurian Coast – providing the ideal location for year-round maritime research and experimentation.

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Software Development and Data Management Section within the Engineering and Information Technology Division.  We are looking for key players with the aim to contribute to the surface and underwater capabilities within CMRE and the NATO Nations.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Leads software innovation projects
• Leads Agile project teams, work in an agile and inter-disciplinary working environment
• Coaches junior team members
• Is leading and involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Champions software application security best practices
• Introduces standards, defines Software Development Lifecycles and monitors compliance
• Documents data models and software services
• Participates to and drives the definition of NATO standards
• Supports and coordinates with scientists, architects and operational staff
• Supports CMRE sea experiment planning with a focus on software development
• Works closely with the CMRE IT infrastructure team to ensure the software developed is deployable and in compliance with security requirements

1. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Flexibility Clause

The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties even in other parts of the organization as directed.

All other related duties should correspond with the required competencies for the job.

2. Deployment/Travel

The incumbent may be required to perform his/her duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels. The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.

2. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Professional/Experience

• Experience in technical leadership of project teams, including working with Business stakeholders to explain possibilities and limits of embedded and distributed software systems
• Professional experience in design and implementation of robotic and IoT software systems
• Professional experience in code analysis, change management, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring
• Proven experience of involvement in the definition of industry de-facto standards and/or international standards
• Knowledge of software architecture design patterns such as micro-services and messaging patterns for distributed systems such as publish-subscribe
• Experience in sourcing and managing consultants
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages including Python, C, C , Java, and Rust
• Professional experience with embedded software development
• Professional experience in writing and working with API specifications
• See Par. 4.b.

2. Education/Training

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in software engineering, computer science or a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience.

3. Language Requirements

A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages (English and French), both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

English SLP 3333

NOTE:  Work at CMRE is conducted in the English language.

3. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science or related discipline
• Experience with scientific sea-going activities and data collection at sea using bespoke embedded systems
• Professional experience with DevSecOps, Cloud-native technologies
• Experience in software security and in developing/deploying software products in highly secured environments
• Professional experience with architectural framework and notations such as TOGAF, NAF, C4, UML, etc.
• Professional experience in object-oriented or functional programming paradigms, and in test-driven development
• Proven experience in leading teams using modern methodologies such as agile
• Certification in Agile methodology, e.g. Professional Scrum Master or similar
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other public cloud providers

4. COMPETENCIES

1. Innovating: offering original ideas;
2. Managing: time as well as material, human, and financial resources;
3. Problem solving: responding to unexpected circumstances and taking initiative to implement solutions;
4. Advising: give targeted advice to others within or outside the organization;
5. Adopting a customer oriented attitude: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
6. Guiding people: coaching junior team members

5. REMARKS

The duties are mostly performed in an office environment, but staff may be required to work onboard a vessel.

About Us:

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO).  The mission of the STO is to help position both national and NATO science and technology investments as a strategic enabler and technology advantage for the defence and security posture of NATO Allies and partners.  The Centre conducts scientific research and technology development and delivers innovative field-tested S&T solutions to address the defence and security needs of the Alliance.

CMRE has more than 60 years of experience and has produced a cadre of leaders in ocean science, modelling and simulation, acoustics and other disciplines, as well as producing critical results and understanding that have been built into the operational concepts of NATO and the Nations.

What we offer:

• Salary (Pay Basis): 5.743,74 Euro (EUR) Monthly
• Grade ABCL grade A2/ NATO SSS grade 15
• Salary value as per 2023. Subject to future adjustments in accordance with North Atlantic Council decisions.
• A world class research facility located in the sea port of La Spezia, Italy supported by two specialised research vessels.
• An exciting place in which to work situated at an ideal location, the port of La Spezia, Italy, enabling synergy with regional and global academic institutes and industry.
• Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR), which include a rewarding salary and a comprehensive system of allowances, supplements and insurances to support families and, in case of expatriated staff, offers an interesting “expatriate” package.
• A generous annual leave and, (where eligible) home leave.
• The successful candidate will be offered a three years’ definite duration contract, which may be renewed for subsequent periods subject to business needs, satisfactory performance, and the need to rotate skills and talent within the Organization.
• Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

Our recruitment process:

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.

• Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas – stating the highest level of education) for this vacancy are to be submitted using the E-recruitment system (TALEO) as attachments;
• Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the National Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.

Additional information:

• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.