Senior Software Engineer

Location: Noida Berger Tower, India

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.

Job Description – Senior Software Engineer

Job Title                  : Senior Software Engineer

Entity                      : Thales Group

Location                 : Noida, India

Reports to               : Engineering Manager

Contract Type        : Full Time Employment

About Thales

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defense, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible

Job Summary

As a senior software engineer for software development team, you will be working as technical developer for the product implementation as well as active contribution in validation prior to delivery.

Job Requirement and Responsibilities

·       Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for working autonomously on the product feature developments, maintaining or developing software applications and systems.

·       Senior Software Engineer will should be technically adequate to work as an individual contributor.

·       You need to follow development processes and guidelines, and will ensure the technical quality of the solution with UTs coverage and handle/identify security vulnerabilities.

·       You will work on Customers escalated issues.

·       You will get exposure to working on cutting-edge technologies and innovation events.

·       Contribute innovative ideas for technical improvements and processes.

·       Technologies should not be any constraints for the right person.

Job Knowledge, Skill and Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/Electronics and Communication 5+ years of application development on Java tech stack.

·       Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented design principles.

·       Extensive experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.

·       Proficiency in Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Contract Testing, and test automation using JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers, and related frameworks.

·       Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.

·       Strong knowledge of API Security, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SAML, and secure API design practices.

·       Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining Microservices-based architectures.

·       Strong understanding of Distributed Systems, including scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.

·       Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), design patterns, SOLID principles, and enterprise application architecture.

·       Strong understanding of Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability management, and secure coding standards.

·       Strong expertise in RESTful API development, service integration, and API lifecycle management.

·       Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps tooling including Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Maven, and Gradle.

·       Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, including cloud-native application development.

·       Experience with Containerization and Orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.

·       Experience with Event-Driven Architecture and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

·       Experience with Observability and Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics.

·       Experience leveraging AI-Assisted Development tools and practices, including:

o   GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent AI coding assistants

o   AI-assisted code generation, unit test generation, and code reviews

o   AI-assisted refactoring and modernization

o   Specification-driven and AI-enabled software development workflows

o   Responsible AI usage, validation, and governance practices

What do we offer?

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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.