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.Technical Lead - Android Platform Developer
Summary: Technical Lead engineer with experience of at least 8 to 12 years in developing System Software using Java/kotlin in a complex distributed environment. Experience of at least 8+ years developing Android Platform with specific experience in modifying/developing Android framework services, Android NDK, and HMI communications not less than Android API level 21.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and test the software components that make up the IFEC distributed system
Create proof-of-concepts as necessary to demonstrate new ideas and technologies
Involved in developing Android framework services and Java on server-side Linux based systems.
Quality focused in terms of software delivery and adherence to the code maintainability and testability within the phases of software development lifecycle.
Able to modify/create services in the Android Platform, not just caller of the Framework services.
Proficient in Networking in Linux platform.
In addition to Java skills, knowledge of scripting language such as bash, Python..
Proactively engaged with the team and work with sense of urgency and accountability.
The software development cycle is agile-drive (Scrum) and requires to be self-driven within the context of the sprint commitments.
Required Education, Competencies and Experience:
Competencies and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or master’s degree with minimum 8+ years of experience or in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field from a four-year college or university
8+ years of experience in software design and development of android and/or Linux-based systems following an industrial process.
Experience with Object Oriented Programming concepts and design patterns, and abstraction methodology.
Experience with and be fluent in JAVA in Android Application/Framework and familiar with open-source technologies.
Experience with design and implementation of security-related aspects of the application in JAVA.
Experience with GIT, JIRA, Sonar, Maven, Jenkins, VersionOne and any other Atlassian Tool Sets.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Experience with Test Driven Development like google test;
Experience with Linux internals; and
Experience with networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP, VPN, VLAN, HTTP, SSL, PPTP).
Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, tech design, implementation, code review, testing, and release.
Fundamental verbal and written communication
Proficiency in troubleshooting issues during development lifecycle and use necessary tools to measure software quality/performance.
TOOLS:
Android SDK, profiler, Selinux-audit tools, adb, systrace Networking tools (iperf, netstat, tcpdump)
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years experience in software design and development of Android and/or Linux-based systems
- 8+ years developing system software using Java/Kotlin in complex distributed environments
- Experience modifying/developing Android framework services and Android NDK (Android API level 21+)
- Fluent in Java for Android Application/Framework development and familiar with open-source technologies
- Experience with Linux internals
- Proficient in networking on Linux platforms and networking/security protocols (TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP, VPN, VLAN, HTTP, SSL, PPTP)
- Experience with design and implementation of security-related aspects of applications in Java
- Experience with Git, JIRA, Sonar, Maven, Jenkins, VersionOne and other Atlassian toolsets
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and Scrum
- Experience with Test Driven Development (e.g., Google Test)
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and Python
- Experience across all SDLC phases: requirements analysis, design, implementation, code review, testing, release
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and using tools to measure software quality/performance
- Familiarity with tools: Android SDK, profiler, SELinux-audit tools, adb, systrace, iperf, netstat, tcpdump
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.
