Platform Software Architect for Naval Business

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader, trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. Specializing in quantum applications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and 6G innovation, Thales empowers critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity, and digital identity, we are driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are at the forefront of innovation through software engineering, research, and development. Our solutions impact global industries, ranging from fully operational systems for naval warfare and maritime security to air traffic management, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, and identity and biometric technologies.

About The Project: TACTICOS

Within our Engineering cluster, the Naval business unit collaborates across the Thales group to develop advanced combat and information management systems for navy ships. This includes integrating with sensors and weapon systems and developing sophisticated sensor processing applications. These complex systems feature advanced solutions for information processing, management, and user interaction with both sensor and weapon systems. Our flagship product, TACTICOS, provides essential support for diverse combat missions, from anti-piracy operations to ballistic missile defense.

About The Job: Platform Software Architect for Naval Business

As a Platform Software Architect, you will join a multidisciplinary Agile team within the infrastructure group. This team is responsible for the entire development chain of the infrastructure platform for our combat management system, encompassing requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, validation, and product demonstrations. The infrastructure you will help develop is foundational, designed to support our products on navy ships for the next 30 years.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the lead architect and other scrum team architects to define the technical vision and solutions.
• Designing robust software architecture for challenges within your scrum team.
• Leading, coaching, and providing technical management to a team of agile platform developers.
• Continuously improving software development processes to meet higher standards.
• Translating complex requirements into functional, actionable solutions.
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance and improve our products.
• Ensuring consistent compliance with best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborating effectively with stakeholders to understand and translate technical requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

You are an experienced architect passionate about specifying and designing IT infrastructure components and systems. You are committed to personal development, excelling in both hard and human skills. Your relevant hands-on experience includes:

• System / Software architect (5 years)
• Linux System (5 years, preferably RHEL distribution)
• Ansible automation engine (3 years)
• Cloud Native technologies (5 years)
• Network knowledge (3 years, CCNA/CCIP level)
• Experience with tools such as git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence.

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Service Management, or a comparable field. You possess excellent flexibility and can communicate fluently in English with all types of stakeholders, from technical teams to management.

Your Career at Thales

Thales offers diverse future opportunities to explore new domains or sites. You will be encouraged to evolve and grow your competencies in various areas:

• Dedicated room and attention for personal development.
• Opportunities to build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, customers, or countries, or advancing to more complex solutions.
• The choice between a technical expertise path or a leadership path.
• The chance to build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
• Opportunities to work for different Thales domains and entities.

Your Immediate Benefits:

• 24 holiday days a year.
• Access to Benefit Online.
• A good work-life balance, including flexible working hours.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including medical coverage & life insurance.
• Hybrid Workplace model.
• GoFluent & Udemy Subscription for continuous learning.
• Access to Engineering, Technology & Management Academies.

At Thales, we foster a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion are paramount. Here, you'll be 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.

Key skills/competency

• Software Architecture
• System Design
• Linux Administration
• Ansible Automation
• Cloud Native Technologies
• Networking (CCNA/CCIP)
• Agile Methodologies
• Combat Management Systems
• Requirements Translation
• Process Improvement