Technical Lead - Java

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 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, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.

TECHNICAL LEAD - Java

Location: India – Bangalore

Experience: 10–20 years

Employment Type: Full-time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Thales is looking for a seasoned Technical Lead with deep hands-on experience and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. You’ll play a key role in driving the architecture, development, and delivery of secure, scalable software solutions. You’ll also mentor team members, lead design discussions, and collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.

You’ll be working on the management component of Thales-Imperva’s Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF) solutions — a core part of our cloud-based security platform. This system serves as the control layer for a globally distributed service, enabling organizations to manage and scale their web application security with confidence. It plays a key role in ensuring high performance, reliability, and a seamless experience for our customers across diverse environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead technical delivery within an Agile team and own end-to-end solution development.

• Design and review architecture for scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems.

• Contribute hands-on to development and integration of components.

• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, code quality, and system design.

• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders – PM/TPM/UX.

• Actively participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical planning.

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tooling.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of software development experience with proven technical leadership.

• Strong command of backend development in Java-spring boot microservices.

• Strong expertise in microservices architecture, secure system design, design patterns, and performance optimization.

• Experienced in navigating enterprise computing environments, with expertise in the AWS ecosystem, Docker container technology, and Kubernetes orchestration

• Familiar with Agile/Scrum, and confident working in fast-paced, distributed teams.

NICE TO HAVE

• Domain knowledge in cybersecurity or critical infrastructure.

• Experience in working with global, cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with AI technologies in software projects.

WHY JOIN US

• Work with global teams on impactful, high-security technology.

• Learning and growth opportunities.

• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and employee benefits.

• A culture of ownership, technical excellence, and collaboration.

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Apply now and lead the future of secure software at Thales.

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