Technical Lead - Java Backend

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.

We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead with strong experience in Java and Spring Boot, along with working knowledge of Cloud, DevOps, and modern AI-based tools.

The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable backend systems, working with cloud infrastructure, and exposure to emerging AI/automation technologies.

It is well-suited for someone with a strong passion for technology, committed to delivering secure and scalable solutions, and motivated by the challenges of distributed systems and complex technical problems.

This role requires hands-on development, system design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to build high-quality, production-grade applications.

Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot

Build and maintain microservices-based architectures

Work with AWS cloud services for deployment and infrastructure

Work with Kubernetes / container-based deployments

Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub / GitLab / Jenkins)

Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams for release management

Explore and integrate AI / automation tools (n8n, LLM APIs, agent-based workflows, prompt engineering, etc.)

Ensure code quality, performance, and security best practices

Participate in design discussions and technical reviews

Mentor junior developers when required

Strong experience in Java (17+)

Strong experience in Spring Boot / Spring Framework

Working experience with AWS

Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins)

Knowledge of Event-driven architecture / Kafka / RabbitMQ

Experience with Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)

with OpenAI / Claude / Gemini / LangChain / RAG

Good understanding of system design and scalable architecture

Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams

Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code

Experience with n8n / workflow automation tools

Exposure to Agentic AI / LLM / Prompt Engineering

Experience in Cloud / Distributed systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Ownership mindset

Willingness to learn new technologies

Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role.

Work with international teams on meaningful, high-impact projects.

Strong focus on learning and development.

Competitive compensation, bonuses, and employee-friendly policies.

Supportive team culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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.