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Software Development Engineer

Job Description

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 billons 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 the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

As a Software Development Engineer working on cybersecurity products, you will design, develop, and test secure and scalable solutions. You will be part of an Agile Scrum team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle and delivering high-quality products with a strong focus on performance and user experience.

If you would like to become a part of our Thales CDI (Cybersecurity Digital Identity) Team, please do not hesitate and apply today!

Key responsibilities:                                      

  • Work within an Agile Scrum team alongside other engineers.
  • Contribute to requirements definition, software design, and architecture decisions.
  • Design, develop, and test secure components and features.
  • Integrate components into fully functional systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in the full development lifecycle (development, testing, deployment, maintenance).
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of solutions.
  • Support planning activities by providing estimations and technical input.
  • Collaborate with team members and actively share knowledge.

Nice to have:

  • Interest or knowledge in cybersecurity, digital identity, or related domains.

Our requirements:     

  • Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Approximately 1–2 years of experience (internships, academic or personal projects).
  • Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Java, C, C++, Python).
  • Understanding of software development principles and secure coding practices.
  • Familiarity with build systems and CI/CD tools.
  • Basic knowledge of operating systems and virtualization.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Fluent English.
     

What we can offer:

  • A culture of collaboration, mutual respect and diversity.
  • Tasks and projects providing growth opportunities in a motivating work environment.
  • Employment (based on employment contract) in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Possibility to work in a hybrid model, partially from home, partially from our modern office located in Tczew, near to Gdańsk.
  • Commute allowance and free parking space for employees.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Private medical care co-funded by the company, life insurance, social fund, canteen, charity and social events.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Contract
Location
TCZEW; Gdańsk
Posted
Apr 7, 2026, 08:00 PM
Listed
Apr 8, 2026, 08:05 AM

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