Senior Software Engineer – Full stack

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is searching for a Full Stack Developer to join their team in the US. This position involves designing and building scalable solutions, with solid experience in Node.js and Java required. Candidates will work in an Agile environment to develop and maintain high-performance applications.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• Solid experience with Node.js and Java (J2EE).
• Hands-on knowledge of REST APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop frontend components using Node.js.
• Build backend services using Java (J2EE).
• Collaborate with teams to ship new features.

Skills

Node.js

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud-native development

Job description

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 billions 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 identities, grant access to digital services, analyze data, and encrypt information to secure the connected world. Since 1953, Thales has been present in India, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with offices across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, and others. With over 1800 employees, Thales contributes significantly to India’s growth 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 work within a Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC) Agile team within the Thales DIS/MCS Business Line, attached to Digital Engineering & Services (DES).

As a team member, you will participate in designing, implementing, and maintaining the TAC product.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain frontend components using Node.js.
2. Build robust backend services and business logic using Java (J2EE).
3. Develop and consume RESTful APIs in a microservices architecture.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
5. Write and maintain automated test scripts using Karate for functional and integration testing (IVVQ).
6. Deploy and manage applications in a Kubernetes cluster (EKS on AWS).
7. Ensure code quality, performance, and responsiveness of applications.
8. 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 a strong engineering culture.
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.

Soft Skills

• Humble, Hungry & People smart (Emotional Intelligence).
• Agile mindset understanding validation & DOD.
• Autonomous, Curious & team player.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to listen and interact with users worldwide to solve problems or propose new features.
• Quick learner and adaptable to new tools and technologies.

At Thales, we provide CAREERS, not just jobs. With a presence in 68 countries and employing 80,000 people, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers globally or locally, within their expertise or new fields. We believe embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here — apply now!