In the heart of our Engineering cluster in Hengelo lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels.
Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental rights of every individual.
At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.
Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) Infrastructure team, we are in search of exceptional talented Java Software Developer.
About the job
As a Java Software Developer you will design, develop and test software that creates the capabilities for the combat management system containing operator consoles, radar systems and optical sensor systems. The team is responsible for the entire development chain - requirements analysis, development, testing, validation and demonstrating the current status of the product. The role involves a combination of remote work and on-site duties in Hengelo, Netherlands.
About you
Are you passionate about technology? Do you enjoy constantly developing your skills? Are you interested in working on Naval systems? If so, you might be the person we are looking for. We seek a talented Java Software Developer who excels in complex deployments, demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software, possesses excellent communication and analytical skills, and embraces a growth, agile, and quality-driven mindset.
You have a capacity for continuous learning and are eager to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Relevant Experiences:
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex Java applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to software quality through practices such as code reviews, automated testing (unit, integration, functional), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube), static code analysis, or similar solutions.
• Track record of identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex software issues efficiently.
• Experience in writing clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Over 3 years of experience with Linux.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Ansible, certification or demonstrable knowledge is a plus.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies, with a focus on iterative improvement and quality delivery.
You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science or comparable. Your colleagues are recognized experts in the field and will help you get up to speed. Thales will gladly invest in your development.
Thales offers you
• An interesting job in a high-tech environment.
• A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives.
• The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally.
• An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important.
• 40 leave days per year.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
