Technical Lead

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

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.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Job Description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in AppSec AIFW
We’re looking for a software engineer who’s passionate about building rock-solid systems and ensuring quality
through code. We need someone who writes production-grade code and works shoulder-to-shoulder with
developers to embed quality across the SDLC.
As a senior test automation engineer in our team, you’ll use your deep Java expertise to build and scale test
automation for complex, high-impact systems. You'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and
DevOps to ensure features are testable, observable, and maintainable from day one.
Responsibilities

● Plan, design and develop Java-based automation tests (UI, API, Performance, etc...)
● Participate in every phase in SDLC
● Collaborate with Software Development, Product Management, UX in cross-functional Scrum team
● Collaborate with automation team and Test engineers’ fellows for continuous testing and delivery

Required Qualifications

● B.Sc. in Computer Science or Software Engineering with good understanding of Design Patterns
● At least 5 years’ experience in Java software development using CI/CD via Gitlab and Jenkins
● At least 2 years’ in:
○ SaaS Products and Container Platform: Docker, K8s and AWS
○ DB (i.e. MySql)
○ Linux scripting and fundamentals
● Great communication skills allowing to collaborate with stakeholders of offshore teams
● Attention to details, Strong analytical skills allowing to solve complex tasks under tight deadlines
● Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

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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.