Senior Software Engineer
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.Software Engineer Roles & Responsibilities
As a member of a squad team, the Software Engineer is tasked with developing robust solutions for workflow automation and data generation, operating across both on-premise and cloud environments.
The Software Engineer collaborates closely with the Product Owner and Project/Squad Leader to gain a thorough understanding of product objectives and the development roadmap. This partnership ensures alignment and prioritization of development tasks to successfully achieve project goals.
This role requires complete ownership and responsibility for the entire software development life cycle. Key activities include:
- Writing maintainable and efficient code
- Participating in code reviews and offering constructive feedback to peers
- Conducting component and integration testing
- Identifying pain points and areas for improvement to enhance product maintainability and services
- Supporting post-release software maintenance and enhancement
- Creating documentation and guides
- Supporting Hybrid working – at least 3 days in Noida Office
Contributing to knowledge sharing is essential, achieved through thorough documentation and conducting internal training sessions.
The Software Engineer also analyzes current processes and proposes enhancements to increase efficiency through automation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- At least 6 years of hands-on experience with C#
- More than 5 years of experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit/integration testing techniques, as well as interaction with Front End Frameworks such as TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS
- Mandatory experience with WPF, Windows/Web Services, and Desktop/Distributed Applications
- Over 5 years of experience working with relational databases such as Oracle Database or similar, including performing queries to support and replicate investigations in production
- Strong understanding of principles for writing code that is readable, maintainable, and extendable
- Knowledge of DevSecOps, with familiarity in Git, GitLab CI, and code quality practices
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying problems and applying systematic solutions; proven problem-solving skills
- More than 2 years of experience automating software validation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bonus: Experience in developing and implementing validation strategies, test plans, and best practices
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.
