Software Platform Engineer

Thales Group; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours contract

40 leave days per year

Travel expenses

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Thales Hengelo is seeking a Software Platform Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Agile team. You will help develop and test infrastructure software platforms for combat and sensor systems, with a focus on Linux, networking, and modern DevOps practices.

The role requires experience in Python, C/C++, and containerized environments (Docker/Podman) and a good command of English for stakeholder communication. You will work in a high-tech naval context with opportunities for personal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in computer science, IT service management, or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux (e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Experience with network technologies (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, FASTPATH, IOS).
• Experience with software development (e.g. Python, Bash, C, C++, Java).
• Experience with Git-based source control; CI tooling (Jenkins); infrastructure as code (Ansible); container tech (Podman/Docker).
• Preferably experience with Agile methodologies, including Jira.
• Fluency in English for technical and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary Agile team to develop and test IT infrastructure software platforms.
• Develop and test platform software for naval combat and sensor systems.
• Contribute to requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and continuously explore new technologies.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Python

C/C++/Java

Git/Jenkins

Ansible

Podman/Docker

Agile/Jira

English communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in CS/IT

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

Podman

Docker

Job description

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us: Within the Engineering cluster the software engineering department is responsible for the development of combat and information management systems for navy ships, integration with sensor- and weapon systems as well as the development of sensor processing applications. These complex systems are used world-wide by selected partners to protect and because we believe every person on this earth has the right to be safe. Our software is the heart of the systems used in critical situations where lives are at stake. Within the software engineering department, we are looking for a talented Software Platform Engineer (Csharks team).

About the job:

As a Software Platform engineer you will work in a multidisciplinary Agile team. This team develops and tests the infrastructure software platform(s) for the combat management systems, the radar systems and the optical sensor systems. The team is responsible for the entire development chain – requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, validation and demonstrating the current status of the product. As a Software Platform Engineer your work will be diverse and flexibility is expected. Working via Scrum and DevOps methodologies, the work will vary depending on the project and sprint you are working; this may mean that for one task the job requires Python programming and the next you will utilize your network engineering skills. Furthermore, Thales highly values the application of modern technologies and methodologies. It is important that you are willing and have the courage to investigate and implement new ways of working and/or technologies.

About you:

Do you have a passion for technology, do you enjoy constantly developing your skills and are you interested in working on Naval systems? Then you are the person we are looking for! You are a talented engineer who enjoys specifying, developing and testing IT infrastructure components. You enjoy personal development both in hard skills and human skills. Relevant experiences are: Experience with Linux (e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux). Experience with network technologies (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, FASTPATH, IOS). Experience with software development (e.g. Python, Bash, C, C++, Java). Experience with a number of the following tools and technologies: Git based source control systems; Continuous Integration tooling (e.g. Jenkins); infrastructure as code tools (e.g. Ansible); container technology (e.g. Podman / Docker). Preferably experience with Agile methodologies, including appropriate tooling (e.g. Jira). Enjoying integration and collaborations with other teams. You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science, IT service management, or equivalent. Your colleagues are recognized experts in the field and will help you get up to speed and Thales will gladly invest in your development. An important requirement to fulfil this role, is flexibility and the ability to communicate fluently in English to all types (technical, management) of stakeholders.

Thales offers you:

• An interesting job in a high-tech environment;
• A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives;
• The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally;
• An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important;
• A 40 hours contract (preferably);
• 40 leave days per year, travel expenses and a flexible benefits à la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours, internet costs, bicycle plan, company fitness, trade union contribution or relocation costs.