Thales

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.

Role: Fullstack Tech Lead with French (Java/Angular/Kafka)

Ready to shape robust data ecosystems for the future with Thales Romania? Join a passionate, global team at the forefront of innovation in AI, aerospace, security, and beyond. You’ll work hands-on with the latest technologies and collaborate closely with experts from Romania and France.

About the Role:

As a Tech Lead Fullstack Event/Kafka, you will spearhead the design and development of scalable, event-driven applications, guiding a skilled team in close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. Your technical expertise in Java, Angular, and Kafka will be crucial in delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs within an Agile environment. Fluency in French is essential for effective teamwork across business and IT.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in defining and implementing solutions in close collaboration with the Product Owner, Business Analysts, other technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical reference for the team, guiding and mentoring Fullstack developers in the design and development of robust and scalable applications.
• Design, implement, and optimize Kafka data flows within an event-driven architecture.
• Take part in all Agile ceremonies of the team (daily, sprint review, retrospectives, etc.) and support the team’s continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure the quality, performance, and security of delivered solutions by promoting best practices, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Work hand-in-hand with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Be proactive in architectural, technological, and methodological choices.

Required competencies/experience:

• Fluent French, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience as a Fullstack Tech Lead on large-scale projects, ideally within a microservices architecture context.
• Expertise in both Front-End (Angular or equivalent) and Back-End (Java/Spring Boot, etc.) environments.
• Strong proficiency in integrating and deploying Kafka (setup, performance, monitoring, flow optimization).
• Solid experience designing and exposing REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Deep understanding of event-driven architectures and related paradigms (pub/sub, event management, resilience).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices: CI/CD, monitoring, log management, etc.
• Proven ability to write and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience working in an Agile team.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the banking or financial sector.
• Knowledge of other messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Pulsar, etc.).
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with real-time data processing and/or Big Data architectures.
• Practice in TDD/BDD and associated testing frameworks.

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.