GIS Engineer / Software Developer (Python, DevOps, DB Knowledge)
Thales · Bucharest, Romania
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Design and develop LDT software solutions while maintaining the development environment using DevOps and Continuous Integration practices. Collaborate within a scaled Agile framework to integrate software and provide L1/L2/L3 support for GIS users.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires an engineering degree with proficiency in Python and strong knowledge of GIS tools like QGIS, GeoServer, and PostGIS. Candidates should have experience with Jenkins, Git, and the ability to work in a team-oriented Agile environment.
Benefits
Full description
Location: Bucharest, Romania
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 defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.
Context
Thales Services Numériques works on outsourcing operations for more than sixty customers. We support our customer’s system with the MRO activity, Our activity is based on the MRO, development of the IT to support applications, transformation of existing applications to the Cloud, Secure hybrid outsourcing or on premise infrastructure, and apply security audits on platforms and remediation’s plan.
Description
You will join an Agile team that includes all software-related roles (System Engineers, Developers, Integrators).
Required competencies:
- Design and develop our LDT software solution;
- Participate in the validation and global integration of the software you help develop;
- Analyze anomalies and maintain previous versions of the software to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle;
- Maintain and improve our development environment (Continuous Integration, DevOps practices);
- Contribute to the software architecture based on existing product components;
- Collaborate with other product teams within the Thales solutions ecosystem, working in a scaled Agile framework (SAFe).
Requested experience:
You bring experience in the following areas:
- Engineering degree or equivalent background, with initial experience in software development or completion of a relevant project.
- Experience with Continuous Integration tools, such as Jenkins.
- Solid knowledge of configuration management, especially with GIT.
- Strong adaptability and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- Demonstrated rigor, with strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Capable of taking initiative and showing tenacity in achieving objectives.
- Proficiency in Python (PyQGIS, arcpy ...), powershell, bash
- Strong knowledges about QGIS (ArcGIS Pro too but less priority than QGIS)
- Knowledges on GeoServer (knowledges on GeoNode could be a bonus)
- Windows and Linux system skills
- Able to do L1 / L2 / L3 support to users on GIS subjects
- Knowledge on GIS architecture and GIS software deployment and customization (GeoServer, QGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro)
- GIS licensing servers (flexnet)
- GIS database management (PostGIS, SDE, SQL), FME or other ETL is a bonus
- If possible, knowledges of Microsoft Azure or other cloud environment
You are committed to delivering high-quality technical solutions and passionate about contributing to innovative projects in the aerospace sector.
Behavioral skills:
- English fluent
- French would be a plus
- Strong team player
- Be autonomous and proactive on your tasks,
- Teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Sense of responsibility
- Good communication skills
- Has a continuous learning mindset and learning of new paradigms, techniques & practices in build-test-release cycles and software automation
- Understand the necessity of stability in the infrastructures.
Mobility :
- Travel to France, depending the project requirements
Your career at Thales
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:
- Room and attention to personal development.
- Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution.
- Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
- Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
- Work for different Thales domains & entities.
Your immediate benefits
- 24 holiday days a year
- Benefit Online
- A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
- A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
- Hybrid Workplace
- goFLUENT & Coursera Subscription
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.