Software Engineer (Java) - 1 year contract

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.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will:

• Be part of the project team to build innovative Security solutions for Homeland Security, Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructures.
• Be responsible for the technical/solution designs, code development, and component test execution to demonstrate alignment to the product/functional specification of the solution.

• Collaborate with product/solution architects to create, implement and maintain the product/solution development roadmap.
• Ensure all work adheres to Thales software development methodologies and processes
• Thoroughly document design to ensure the usability, supportability and maintainability of the developed
• Provide strong and timely support to IVVQ team and Site deployment, operation and maintenance in ensuring 24/7 system operational needs

Experience and qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience and expert knowledge of Java, Spring boot backend development, lifecycle of scalable micro-services-based architectures; including tools, best practices, continuous deployment, dependency/complexity management, scale/performance tuning, monitoring, resiliency, etc.
• Strong knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns
• Experience in leading a software team is good to have
• Experience in managing external subcontractor is good to have
• Experience in SCRUM/Agile software development methodologies

Programming languages/frameworks/technologies:

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring boot
• Strong proficiency in relational database, e.g. MS SQL
• Experience with Angular, HTML5/CSS, JavaScript, and Apache Kafka is good-to-have
• Experience with virtualization and container and knowledge about Dockers and Kubernetes
• Good knowledge related to Elasticsearch.
• Experience with test automation tools and framework for web application is good-to-have
• Experience with setting up continuous integration (e.g. GitLab CI) is good-to-have

Behavioural skills:

• Good communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

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.