Android Developer (Mobile Solution Sr. Engineer/Technical-Lead)

Location: Noida, 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.

As a SW development engineer in the Identity & Biometrics Systems R&D you will contribute to fulfilling the marketing vision of governmental services based on secure electronic documents and electronic identity. You will be exposed to secure documents (passports, ID cards), biometric devices, mobile handset devices, cryptography, online transactions and digital identity management. You will learn which principles are making the modern e-government a reality.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to development of key products and components which are then used by other Thales CDI teams to deliver tailor-made solutions to governments and citizens all around the globe.

Our mobile application development is focused mainly on verification of digital documents, reading of physical documents and other mechanisms of proving identities. We rely on Thales CDI experience with digital security and bring it to mobile world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality Android Software Development Kits in both Java and Kotlin languages.

• Put security at the center of the development process, making sure the output abides by Thales Security requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Write clean, maintainable and secure code and participate in code reviews.

• Debug and resolve issues in existing applications.

• Stay updated on the latest Android development trends and technologies.

• Optimize application performance and scalability.

• Understand and implement the updates on different standards related to Digital and Physical Documents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

• Proven experience as an Android Developer or similar role.

• Proficient in Java/Kotlin and Android SDK.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services.

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git and Continuous Integration platforms.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of Cryptography and Security.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with C or C++ language.

• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.

• Knowledge of Digital and Physical Documents standards.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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.

Develops electronics and digital systems for aerospace and defense.