Senior Software Engineer – Full stack

Location: Noida Berger Tower, India

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 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, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join our team in building scalable, high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Node.js for UI development and Java (J2EE) for backend services, with a strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and modern DevOps practices. Familiarity with Karate for IVVQ and hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes, especially in an AWS EKS environment, is essential.

You will be working in an Thales Adaptive connect (TAC) Agile team within the Thales DIS/MCS Business Line, attached to DES (Digital Engineering & Services).

As a team member of this Agile team, you will be participating to the design, the implementation and the maintenance of the TAC product.

Key Responsibilities

·Design, develop, and maintain frontend components using Node.js.

·Build robust backend services and business logic using Java (J2EE).

·Develop and consume RESTful APIs in a microservices architecture.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

·Write and maintain automated test scripts using Karate for functional and integration testing (IVVQ).

·Deploy and manage applications in a Kubernetes cluster (EKS on AWS).

·Ensure code quality, performance, and responsiveness of applications.

·Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

·Strong proficiency in Node.js with experience building UI/front-end components.

·Advanced Java / J2EE development experience.

·Hands-on experience designing and consuming REST APIs.

·Deep understanding of microservices-based architecture and best practices.

·Experience with Karate or similar tools for test automation in IVVQ environments.

·Working knowledge of Kubernetes, particularly within AWS EKS.

·Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud-native development.

·Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

·At least 5+ years of professional full stack development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

·Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus.

·Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging solutions (e.g., ELK, CloudWatch).

·Experience in Agile development environments.

Why Join Us?

·Opportunity to work on modern, cloud-native solutions.· Collaborative team environment with strong engineering culture.· Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.

Soft skills

• Humble, Hungry & People smart (Emotional Intelligence).
• Agile mindset who understands the importance of validation & DOD.
• Autonomous, Curious & team player
• Ability to work within a team
• Good communication and inter-personal interaction skills

• Problem solving mindset
• Capable of listening and interact with users (worldwide) and either solve their immediate problems or propose a new feature to fit their needs
• Must be a quick learner and adapt to new tools and technologies

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!