Aviation Cloud Solutions Architect (AVS Innovation Lab)

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Singapore is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our International Avionics Lab. You will design cloud architectures for aviation and digital solutions, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that support distributed applications and data services.

The role requires strong expertise in AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD, with a background in aerospace or air-transport IT systems. You will lead cloud-related projects and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years in cloud architecture or distributed platform engineering.
• Background in aerospace, avionics, airline operation IT systems or air traffic management.
• Strong experience designing cloud-native architectures.
• Experience in AWS / Azure / GCP, Kubernetes, container platforms, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of messaging middleware like Kafka/MQ and related tech.
• Ability to assess cybersecurity of cloud technologies, architectures and deployments.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages (Python, C/C++, Java, etc.).
• Proven experience guiding small teams or junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define infrastructure patterns for distributed applications and data service
• Select appropriate cloud services and deployment strategies
• Design scalable and resilient cloud architectures of the Lab’s platforms and innovation demonstrators, thinking out of the box, and work collaboratively with the rest of the team to build a shared approach consensus
• Provide technical guidance for cloud-native development and deployments
• Lead cloud-related technical projects when required

Skills

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Team leadership

Cybersecurity assessment

Cloud-native development

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Kafka

Java

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

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.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Summary

You will join a forward-looking innovation lab – called International Avionics Lab – dedicated to exploring and developing next-generation aviation and digital solutions, located in Singapore. Operating at the intersection of avionics, cloud technologies and advanced software platforms, the Lab brings together multidisciplinary experts to design, prototype and demonstrate innovative operational concepts bringing improvements to air traffic management and airline/airport operations across Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. Our team works in an agile environment that fosters initiative, experimentation and innovative thinking, and is in constant relationship with local operational stakeholders.

You will design the cloud architectures supporting the Lab’s digital platforms and innovation projects. You propose scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions enabling distributed applications, data processing and communication services.

Responsibilities

• Define infrastructure patterns for distributed applications and data service
• Select appropriate cloud services and deployment strategies
• Design scalable and resilient cloud architectures of the Lab’s platforms and innovation demonstrators, thinking out of the box, and work collaboratively with the rest of the team to build a shared approach consensus
• Provide technical guidance for cloud-native development and deployments
• Lead cloud-related technical projects when required

Requirements

• Typically 5+ years in cloud architecture or distributed platform engineering
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or IT, or equivalent experience
• Background in aerospace, avionics, airline operation IT systems or air traffic management
• Strong experience designing cloud-native architectures
• Experience in AWS / Azure / GCP, Kubernetes, container platforms, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines.
• Messaging broker middleware / COTS packages such as Kafka producer / consumer and Kafka Streams, MQ, ...
• Capabilities to assess the cybersecurity of cloud technologies, architectures and deployments (e.g. how things are connected and potential risk areas)
• Knowledge of several programming languages (e.g. Python, C/C++, Kotlin, TypeScript, Ada or Java 6) or frameworks (React, Swing)
• Enjoy translating complex operational and technical needs into robust architectures
• Demonstrated experience guiding small teams and / or junior software engineers

Other Information

• Working Location: Suntec City
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

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.