Fullstack Techlead

Thales; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Tech Lead Software Full Stack to design, develop and maintain critical software applications built on Java Spring Boot. You will lead a team of developers, promote best practices, and ensure technical quality of deliverables.

Your responsibilities include collaborating with Product teams and Architects, designing scalable architectures, and ensuring code quality with CI/CD and test automation. Fluency in English and Linux knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of development experience with Java and web UI.
• Strong Spring Boot and front-end skills (Angular/React).
• Knowledge of cloud native architectures and DevOps.
• Experience with Agile tools (Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Artifactory) and relational/NoSQL databases.
• Must be fluent in English; Linux knowledge is mandatory.
• Technical writing experience in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements with Product teams and Architects.
• Design robust, scalable and secure software architectures.
• Develop full stack applications using Java Spring Boot and front-end technologies.
• Lead, mentor and technically support a team of developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality (unit tests, CI).
• Participate in continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Ensure technical documentation and compliance with security and quality standards.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Front-end skills

DevOps

Agile practices

Technical writing

English fluency

Linux knowledge

Python

C/C++

Education

Engineering/Master degree in CS/Electronics

Tools

Git

JIRA

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesIn 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 aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1800 people across Egypt Iraq Kuwait KSA Lebanon Oman Pakistan Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabis airport.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As a Tech Lead Software Full Stack you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining critical software applications based on the Java Spring Boot stack.

You will lead a team of developers promote best development practices and ensure the technical quality of deliverables.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Product teams and Architects.
• Designing robust scalable and secure software architectures.
• Developing full stack applications using Java Spring Boot as well as front-end technologies (Angular/React or others depending on the project).
• Leading mentoring and technically supporting a team of developers.
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality (unit tests continuous integration).
• Participating in continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Ensuring technical documentation and compliance with security and quality standards.
• Enforcing Code best practices and rules TDD time commitments.
• Taking technical decisions and be able to defend and justify his own and the team choices
• Writing high quality documents (e.g. technical documents Low Level Design ICD High Level Designs How-To documents Software Requirement Specifications etc.)
• Adhering to project schedule strategies policies and constraints

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in development with high fluency in Java and Web user interface development.
• The candidate must a proven and rich hands-on experience in full stack projects have: JAVA development with strong expertise in Spring Boot and front-end skills (Angular React or others)
• A pre-requisite is a strong knowledge of different architectural paradigms including cloud native architectures DevOps.
• Demonstrable and proficiency experience in using tools related to Agile Software development (Git JIRA Jenkins Artifactory and similar) and relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of DevOps environments and information security best practices is a plus.
• Must have technical writing experience (in English) and ability to produce high quality documents.
• Must be fluent in English
• Knowledge and experience of Linux System is mandatory
• Candidates with additional knowledge in Python C C will be considered seriously.

Qualification & Education:

• Engineering/Master degree or equivalent in Computer Science Electronics or related fields.
• Must have high fluency in spoken and written English (Candidates also fluent in French or/and Arabic will be preferred).
• Certifications in JAVA Linux DevOps toolset and Agile are preferred

Preferred Skills:

A working experience in Agile team Cloud and AI solutions and great level of communication would be beneficial.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 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.