Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About the Project:
Join Thales’ largest project to date: the F126 frigate program for the German Navy. We’re developing and integrating all onboard subsystems, enabling next-generation warfighting capabilities to counter evolving above-water threats. Our software connects Thales’ advanced radar suite with firing systems, using intelligent algorithms to empower defense operators with split-second decision-making.
About the job:
As a DevOps Platform Engineer, you will develop in a multidisciplinary Agile team, that maintains, develops, and tests the infrastructure software platforms for combat management systems. These development teams are responsible for the entire development chain - from requirements analysis, development, maintenance, patching, integration, deployment, testing, validation, to demonstrating the current status of the product. Your role will be diverse, and flexibility is key.
About you:
Are you passionate about technology? Do you enjoy constantly developing your skills? Are you interested in working on Naval systems? If so, you might be the person we are looking for. We seek a talented DevOps Platform Engineer who excels in complex development of systems, has strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, and embodies a growth and agile mindset.
You have a capacity for continuous learning and are eager to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Must-have:
- C and C++
- Basic knowledge of Linux
Secondary (important and teachable with strong fundamentals):
- Java
- QT framework
- RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
- Python
- Ansible
- Basic networking knowledge
- Open Splice or other Data Distribution Services (DDS)
- Familiarity with pipeline tools
- Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
Tertiary (valuable, can be learned on the job):
- Kubernetes
- Security best practices
- Safety standards and practices
- Experience with scaled Scrum methodology
Soft skills:
- Strong communication skills (includes open communication, being an active listener, and constructive conflict resolution)
- Collaboration and networking ability (includes team bridging/building and actively connecting with colleagues from other teams)
- Willingness to learn and adapt (includes eagerness to learn new things and openness to change)
- Proactive and decisive attitude (includes taking initiative, being proactive, and decisiveness)
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset (includes critical thinking and the ability to solve problems effectively).
Thales offers you:
- An interesting job in a high-tech environment.
- A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives.
- The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally.
- An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important.
- 40 leave days per year.
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