Technical Lead - Java Backend

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

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.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 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, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Job Description:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills:

Strong experience in Java (17+)

Strong experience in Spring Boot / Spring Framework

Experience with REST APIs / Microservices

Working experience with AWS

Experience with Kubernetes / Docker

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.)

Experience with OpenAI / Claude / Gemini / LangChain / RAG

Good understanding of system design and scalable architecture

Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams

Good to Have (Preferred):

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

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Ownership mindset

Willingness to learn new technologies

WHY JOIN US:

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.