Technical Lead

Thales; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a senior software engineer in Noida to work on well-defined projects with autonomy and mentor peers. You will collaborate with product management to evaluate feature requests and write design specs and tests to ensure high code quality.

Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience and strong skills in C, C++, Go, and Python, with exposure to secure server-client architectures, REST APIs and SDKs. SAFe Agile experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in software development.
• Solid programming skills in C, C++, Golang and Python.
• Experience with server-client architecture using secure communications.
• Knowledge of networking, security frameworks, concepts and technologies like OAuth2, SSO, Identity & Access Mgmt.
• Good experience in creation, management and consumption of SDK APIs, REST APIs, Postman and API Gateways.
• Security software and domain. SAFe agile software development experience
• Understanding of database fundamentals, working experience on PostgreSQL will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work on well-defined projects with full autonomy, mentor the peers to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with other developers and product management to evaluate new feature requests.
• Write functional design specs and unit test plans. Be responsible for the code quality of the modules.
• Analyse and code complex modules, define data structures, and specify test tools.
• Focus on design and architecture that is cloud-ready, scalable and doesn’t have any performance bottleneck with large load.
• Use test-driven methodologies and automation in the design and development phase to ensure quality before hand-off to Quality Assurance.
• Keep up-to-date and flexible with technologies in the fields of client-server development, security, technology frameworks, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Accountable for delivery of subsystem, anticipate issues and addresses proactively.
• Maintain a learning curve, so that you can advance in your career. Identify areas of improvement within the product and propose solutions.
• Demonstrate good judgment in making design choices. Ability to work on a diverse set of problems and provides input that influences technical decisions.

Skills

C

C++

Go

Python

Server-Client

Security

OAuth2

SSO

REST APIs

SAFe

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS

Tools

Postman

API Gateways

Job description

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 Responsibilities

• Work on well-defined projects with full autonomy, mentor the peers to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with other developers and product management to evaluate new feature requests.
• Write functional design specs and unit test plans. Be responsible for the code quality of the modules.
• Analyse and code complex modules, define data structures, and specify test tools.
• Focus on design and architecture that is cloud-ready, scalable and doesn’t have any performance bottleneck with large load.
• Use test-driven methodologies and automation in the design and development phase to ensure quality before hand-off to Quality Assurance.
• Keep up-to-date and flexible with technologies in the fields of client-server development, security, technology frameworks, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Accountable for delivery of subsystem, anticipate issues and addresses proactively.
• Maintain a learning curve, so that you can advance in your career. Identify areas of improvement within the product and propose solutions.
• Demonstrate good judgment in making design choices. Ability to work on a diverse set of problems and provides input that influences technical decisions.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or, Master’s degree in computer science or, related discipline
• 7-10 years of experience
• Solid programming skills in C, C++, Golang and Python.
• Experience of server-client architecture using secure communication.
• Knowledge of networking, security frameworks, concepts and technologies like OAuth2, SSO, Identity & Access Mgmt.
• Good experience in creation, management and consumption of SDK APIs, REST APIs, Postman and API Gateways
• Security software and domain. SAFe agile software development experience
• Understanding of database fundamentals, working experience on PostgreSQL will be added advantage.

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.