Devops Software Engineer

About us

Active in the Aerospace, Defense, and Security sectors, Thales Nederland is the leading provider of high-tech jobs with over 2,500 employees. Product innovation and quick adaptation to the latest technological possibilities drive us. Examples include radar, fire control and command & control systems for naval ships, as well as communication, security, and payment systems for the business sector. Thales Nederland is part of the Thales Group with 68,000 employees in over 50 countries, making it one of the largest electronics companies in Europe.

Within our Engineering department, high-end data processing applications are automatically tested using simulators to ensure seamless integration at the system level.

Our approach offers flexibility and transparency to our customers. The development teams have all the professionals and disciplines on board to perform in their work well and reliably. People are coached, and personal development tailored to needs and desires. Work is carried out in short iterations as one team, with continuous improvements to our processes. Our products meet the required international quality standards.

Within Engineering Operations, we as Craftsmanship (pillar) support our Engineers within Thales with processes and (best) practices. We empower engineers from all engineering disciplines to focus on their core tasks. We do this by helping to onboard new projects, supporting them with test hardware and virtualization, host an on-site data center hardware and help with questions that are related to their test systems.   

About the job

As a Devops Software Engineer, you are involved in supporting the engineering teams with installing, configuring and maintaining the specific development- and test systems. Also you are responsible to troubleshoot and create a solution if applicable. There are plenty opportunities to learn new techniques and disciplines.

Key tasks include:

• Identify and analyse technical problems and find the correct solution.
• Install and configure hardware (servers, switches) in a professional production environment.
• Design solutions and create planning based on the requirement of the engineers.
• Properly document the work that has been carried out, to be used by other teams.
• Answer solution-specific questions from the engineering teams.
• Attend team-meetings and report to the management.
• Working in a process-oriented manner.

About you

If you have a passion for technology and would like to contribute to our solutions for fast and reliable delivery to our customers, you might be the person we are looking for. We are looking for someone with a completed Bachelor or Master degree in a technical field, preferably IT Service Management, Computer Science or similar.

As a Devops Software Engineer, you have experience with:

• Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Network technology and configuration.
• Hardware virtualization (Linux KVM).
• Installation and configuration of computers using techniques like Ansible.
• Basic knowledge of Java, C++ or Python.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence is a pré.
• Experience with GITLAB or similar version control tools is a pré.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in English and as a pré in Dutch, both spoken and written.

As a person, you are creative, open, and flexible, capable of operating as a team player. Additionally, you are results-oriented and proactive.

What’s in it for you

• Become part of a great team in a high tech, innovative international organization
• (International) opportunities for growth in tech-, management- and commercial roles
• Attention for personal development and own initiative
• A nice workplace in a modern building, where we value a good work-life balance and flexibility
• 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

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.