Location: Austin, United States of America

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.

Position Summary

Austin, Hybrid

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join Thales in Austin, TX.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development of cutting-edge software solutions for state and local government agencies to issue official documents (Driver’s License, ID cards), or to leverage our biometric products for ensuring public safety.

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, leveraging your technical expertise to contribute to the successful delivery of our projects and drive innovation within our products.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship and be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Treasury.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, document, develop, and deploy software solutions related to identity management and biometrics in a cloud environment.

Participate in the full software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, coding, testing, and maintenance.

Develop high-quality, efficient, and scalable code adhering to industry best practices and coding standards within specified timelines.

Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to enhance technical skills and contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand user requirements, document functional specifications, and translate them into technical requirements.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the quality and consistency of the software codebase.

Contribute to documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, and technical reports.

Work independently and collaboratively with a team of Software Engineers and Architects.

Interact with customers during project implementation and provide escalated Level 3 support for bug resolution.

Support sales and bidding teams in crafting winning bids and responses, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in field (or foreign equivalent) with 5 years of relative experience in software engineering, with good understanding of software engineering practices and processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Proven expertise in modern software development using tools such as C#, .Net, Java, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular 9 and 16).

Proficiency in version control systems including git and mercurial (hg).

In-depth understanding of software security, including application development, data protection in transit and at rest.

Experience in data modeling and querying with SQL Server and MySQL.

Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.

Knowledge of best practices for web API design, usability, and security.

Strong understanding of best practices for server application architecture and development.

Knowledge of cloud-based architectures and services (AWS, Azure)

Proactive with ability to take decisions in uncertain and ambiguous contexts.

Special Position Requirements

Travel: up to 15% within North America

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 117,450.00 - 156,600.00 - 195,750.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program