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.
Connect with Andreea Burcea, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BA1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.
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
- Proven track record of autonomy and proactivity in a Software Engineering role.
- Proficiency in two or more OOP languages such as Java and TypeScript and scripting with Python.
- Strong knowledge of GitLab, Artifactory, and Sonar.
- Familiarity with Black Duck and Coverity.
- Cybersecurity foresight and best practices.
- 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.
- Experience with Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in software engineering, cloud computing, or cybersecurity.
- Relevant software engineering experience and proven experience implementing/managing applications in DevSecOps.
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.
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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.
