Technical Lead

Location: Bangalore, 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.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our agile, international team. You will design, implement, and evolve robust, scalable backend and frontend components. This position requires strong technical ability, attention to code quality, and a passion for delivering reliable products.

In addition, you may have the opportunity to take on the role of Scrum Master for the squad, supporting agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Full-Stack Features: Actively design, develop, and maintain scalable backend (Go) and frontend (Angular) features. Uphold code quality, performance, and maintainability standards.
• Participate in Software Architecture Discussions: Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment on technical choices and contribute to the improvement of architectural solutions.
• Contribute to Code Reviews and Technical Problem Solving: Review peers’ code, identify issues, and share solutions to build a robust product.
• Collaborate Across International Teams : Work closely with distributed teams, product owners, architects, and stakeholders. Ensure clear communication, alignment, and efficient coordination in an international environment.
• Agile Leadership & Scrum: Possibility to take on the role of Scrum Master, leading agile ceremonies and supporting team agility. Drive continuous improvement and facilitate collaboration within the squad

Required Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with the below Skills preferably between 8 to 11 years of relevant experience

Foundational Expertise :

Deep expertise in algorithms and data structures, including proper optimization approaches for performance and speed (using Big O notation for time and space complexity).

Distributed Systems, Networking basics, Operating Systems, API design, System design, Scalability, Reliability, Security fundamentals

Programming Languages:

Experience with one or two of the following languages: Go (Golang), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Bash/Scripting

Software Architecture:

Experience with modern architectures, building resilient and communicative distributed systems, and working with replicated databases.

Microservices architecture, REST APIs, Event-driven architecture, Clean Architecture, Integration patterns, Resilience patterns

Web/Mobile Technologies :

Proficiency in modern web and mobile technologies, such as PWAs (Progressive Web Apps), modern JS frameworks (e.g., Angular, React), WebGPU/WebGL, WebRTC, and Web performance optimization. Responsible design, REST client integration.

Strong experience in front-end development using Angular (12+), including component-driven architecture

Caching and Optimization:

Knowledge of caching tools and strategies (Redis, IndexedDB, Local Storage API, Load balancing, Latency reduction, etc.).

Development Practices:

Clean code, Code review, Test-driven development (TDD), Unit testing, Integration testing, Documentation, Version control (Git), Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), Secure coding practices

DevOps & SRE :

CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Monitoring, Logging, Observability, High availability, Fault tolerance, Cloud environments.

Team & Mindset :

Autonomy, technical excellence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, curiosity, continuous improvement

Agile & Scrum:

In-depth knowledge of the Scrum agile process, strong soft skills, and prior experience as Scrum Master would be a strong asset.

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.