1 day ago
Amsterdam, NetherlandsMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop greenfield and modified software, primarily in Java, and use other languages, tools, and frameworks as needed.
- Translate proofs of concept into demonstrators and minimum viable products.
- Integrate technologies, systems, and software components into working end-to-end solutions.
- Assess new technologies and determine how they can support product development and innovation.
- Think at system level and evaluate architecture, dependencies, and integration impacts.
- Support technical decisions and the transition from prototypes to production-ready solutions.
- Explain technology choices in terms of business value, product goals, and customer needs.
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in a technical discipline, preferably Computer Science, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong hands-on software engineering skills and experience developing new software and modifying existing solutions.
- Experience with Java and willingness to work with multiple programming languages and frameworks.
- Experience combining multiple technologies and systems into functional solutions.
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and solve technical challenges pragmatically.
- Experience or affinity with technology integration, API integrations, legacy environments, third-party solutions, and Linux.
- Ability to think at system level and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong product thinking, business awareness, analytical ability, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Amsterdam office location with hybrid working; employees may work from home two days per week when the role allows.
- Meaningful work on innovative, mission-critical defense technology in an international environment.
- Personal development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible employment conditions, including options related to internet costs, bicycle plans, company fitness, and relocation costs.
- 40 days off per year and a travel allowance.
- Comfortable modern workspace with a focus on flexibility and work-life balance.
About Thales
Thales designs and sells defense, aerospace, space, and digital identity/cybersecurity systems to governments, armed forces, infrastructure operators, and enterprises. Its portfolio spans avionics, radars and sensors, satellites, air traffic management, secure communications, and cybersecurity and identity solutions (bolstered by the 2019 Gemalto acquisition). Headquartered in Meudon, France, Thales is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (HO) and reported €20.6 billion in sales in 2024.