Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.Senior Engineer - Client Apps Packager
Primary Purpose of the Role:
The Applications Packager is responsible for the creation, testing, transfer, and management of software packages for enterprise environments. This role involves preparing applications for distribution, ensuring compatibility with standard desktop environments, maintaining package updates, and supporting deployment processes.
Service Offers:
Application Packaging and Deployment Services
Compatibility Testing and Validation
Application Lifecycle and Updates
Technical Support for Packaged Applications
Principal Relationships:
Primary - UKIS Client Apps Squad
Other UKIS Squads – Endpoint, CIAMSO, Software Licensing
Application Vendors and 3rd Party Support Management
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Working individually and as part of a wider team to package, test, transfer and document client applications for UKIS.
Working closely with UKIS Client Apps Squad to ensure clear understanding and consistent delivery of high-quality apps packages
Package apps in line with standards set by UKIS
Work according to priorities set by the UKIS team, and advising of any limitations or issues
Rework/reconfigure existing packages
Create application packages suitable for use on windows OS thick and virtual clients.
Developing documentation for software and customisations including user guides, installation guides, and end user work instructions.
Essential:
Experience with AdminStudio/InstallShield
Experience with all installer type e.g. .exe, .msi, .msp, .cab etc.
Experience with PowerShell scripting
Experience with PSADT
Application troubleshooting ability
Experience of installing, configuring and supporting applications packages for windows OS
Writing concise technical documentation including illustrations and config
Understanding of application databases, licences and hardware dependencies
Understanding of application re-requisites e.g. java, .NET
Desirable:
Familiarity with Omnissa App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager
Familiarlity with vSphere
Work collaboratively with global team
Knowledge of SCCM
Experience using service management and agile collaboration tools e.g. ServiceNOW, Jira, Confluence etc.
Soft Skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies
Ability to understand and translate requirements into technical solutions
Efficiency in diagnosing and resolving software and application issues
Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
Working collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads
Fluent in English
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
Skills Required
- 4 to 8 years experience in application packaging and deployment
- Experience with AdminStudio or InstallShield
- Experience with installer types (.exe, .msi, .msp, .cab)
- PowerShell scripting experience
- Experience with PSADT
- Application troubleshooting and supporting packaged applications on Windows OS
- Ability to write concise technical documentation (user guides, installation guides)
- Understanding of application databases, licensing and hardware dependencies
- Understanding of application prerequisites (Java, .NET)
- Familiarity with Omnissa App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere
- Knowledge of SCCM
- Experience using ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence
- Ability to work collaboratively with global teams
- Fluent in English
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
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.
