Senior JAVA software engineer

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 defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Role: Senior JAVA software engineer

Join the Smart Products squad to drive data collection within Thales’ Software Factory and contribute to shape the future of Developer Experience! Your role will be crucial in developing solutions that ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions, especially in Inner Source.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of autonomy, proactivity, collaboration and strong technical expertise. The candidate will have a deep understanding of DevSecOps concepts with strong knowledge in various programming languages, operations tooling and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate is a Microsoft Azure practitioner with a strong data-driven mindset willing to embrace new Software Engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in Inner Source, prioritizing extensibility and reusability
• Apply clean code principles and develop meaningful automatic unit and functional test suites, ensuring a minimum coverage of 80%.
• Ensure the security and compliance of applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve the software delivery process.
• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.
• Stay up to date with the latest DevOps practices and tools.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of autonomy and proactivity in a Software Engineering role.
• Proficiency in two or more of the following programming OOP languages like Java and Typescript but also some scripting languages like Python.
• Strong knowledge of GitLab, Artifactory, and Sonar. Familiarity with Black Duck and Coverity is a plus.
• Cybersecurity foresight and best practices is a must.
• Strong knowledge of Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, Git, SQL, JUnit 5, Mockito, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2 concepts
• Notions of Python 3+, GitLab pipelines, K6, Flyway, Docker, Kubernetes
• Data-oriented mindset is a plus.
• Experience with Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) technologies is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Software Engineering, cloud computing, or cybersecurity are a plus.

Experience:

• relevant experience in a Software Engineering.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing software applications in DevSecOps.

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.