Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Software Architecture
CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
PROFILE:
You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University and you have significant experience with Software Architecture
You sound convincing and persuasive
You like following the latest trends in innovation
You possess good analysis and synthesis skills
COMPETENCIES:
You are familiar with engineering process and solution definition.
You have proven modelling skills and ability to use modelling tools/methods [among Specific tools-methods]
You are able to work within Agile environment (Scrum, SAFe, Less…), Lean engineering and DevOps culture
You are proficient in the management of performance, robustness, [safety], and cybersecurity
You are familiar with design patterns and able to define reusable referenced architecture in line with product policy
You master Software Design and technologies related to [linked to the domain], completed by skills related to rules and regulations [COTS/OSS licensing, Intellectual Property, GDPR…]
[In order to meet project constraints, knowing how to schedule decisions and prioritize architectural choices is necessary]
You have good skill in collaboration to interact with the other stakeholders
You are open minded and ready to share your experiences and knowledge
NICE TO HAVE:
+ [Specific knowledge linked to the domain / product / project – to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]
LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE ROLE
As a Software Architecture Role within Thales, you will:
Manage and coordinate software architecture studies across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery in collaboration with bid/project/product teams
Approve the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected software architecture
Guarantee adherence to standards, reuse and product policies
Prepare and document architecture choices, present and document their justification and trade-offs (Design & Justification Files)
Support and coach development teams throughout the development cycle
Participate in knowledge sharing such as provide knowledge on state-of-the-art software architecting or software practices, writing article on engineering communities, sharing return of experience during webinar, animate Dojo and peer programming review.
Maintain a technological watch on trends and identify modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities
+ [Other specific info – to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]
YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies 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
Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas check
In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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