Software Developer

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country's critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country's electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Develop proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and tools and apply this knowledge to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Collaborate with senior developers, architects, and cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
Participate in the development of software applications, modules, and components, following established coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
Assist in the design and implementation of database schemas, APIs, and integration points, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components, identify and resolve issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, error-free code.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and code comments, to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance.
Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and incorporating suggestions from senior developers to improve code quality and adhere to best practices.
Continuously expand knowledge and stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices through self-learning, attending training sessions, and participating in professional development opportunities.
Collaborate effectively with team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, and actively contribute to team discussions and problem-solving sessions.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work within project timelines, proactively communicating progress, challenges, and potential risks to project stakeholders.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users, helping to identify and resolve software-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with architects to transform the high and low-level system design into technical components.
Develop applications based on technical requirements, design & architecture principles & standards.
Design and develop reusable code and libraries for platform & shared services.
Produce work products and applications that reflect and ensure system design and delivery are in line with business needs and project plan.
Draft specifications, technical design, unit tests, code reviews, detailed system integration documents and any other documents as required during the project lifecycle.
Contribute to maintaining a high standard of delivery quality.
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Java development experience 5+ years.
Saudi National.
Good knowledge and experience with Java/Angular JS, GoLang, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Microservices architecture is a must.
Experience in writing complex SQL statements and queries with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience in designing services and applications using Microservices or Service Oriented Architecture principles.
Practical knowledge on Jenkins, Maven, antifactory/nexus, Ansible, GIT.
Good knowledge in continuous integration, build & dependency management using messaging systems such as WebSphere MQ or RabbitMQ.
Very good understanding of application system design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance.
Experience in implementing extensive unit-tests using automated test frameworks.
Experience with Agile methodology.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Degree in Computer Science.

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!