Backend Engineer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

 We are looking to hire a Backend Engineer with Python orientation as part of the Security Insights Group, based at our technologically advanced R&D Center located in Tel Aviv. This is a 12-month fixed-term position. As part of the team, you will be working on a project that combines advanced algorithms, machine

learning, client-server architecture, and more. This is a chance to join an exciting new project in a mature security company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quickly grasp and understand complex systems, providing innovative solutions to challenging problems.
• Design, code, test, and debug complex software applications using Java technologies.
• Design new features from scratch based on a deep understanding of requirements and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance your skills and contribute to the team's success.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized university.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience developing backend systems in Python/Go.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex algorithms.
• Track record of quickly adapting to new technologies and evolving methodologies.
• Practical experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Gemini), including prompt engineering for development tasks.
• Self-driven, quick to learn, and capable of working independently.
• Positive, "can-do" mindset paired with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Apache Airflow.
• Experience working with data warehouses.
• Proficiency with databases and SQL query writing .
• Experience operating in a multi-process/multi-threaded environment.

Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.