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More than 85,000 colleagues worldwide work daily to make the world a safer place. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 2,500 people, with around 250 based at Thales Huizen, which holds a leading position in highly qualified radio and network communications for defense applications.
At Thales Huizen, we deliver cutting-edge, dependable network and security solutions worldwide under the name “SOTAS”. Our systems guarantee optimal communication, regardless of extreme conditions enabling informed and critical decision-making.
About the team
The software architect is the liaison between the software architecture team and the multi-disciplinary development scrum-teams. Together we expand our system used for any communication in military vehicles by our customers. Think Big, Make it Happen and Together are the values in these teams to guide us on our journey and building a future we can all trust
About your future job
In this function, you define the architectural part of the new functionality. You align with peer-architects and cooperate with the product owner to identify the stories for the development team.During implementation you are supporting/facilitating the development team and remain responsible for the architecture.
This function is interesting for you when you would like to:
- work in a professional mature and skilled software development organization.
- work both in a team and standalone on challenging topics.
- strengthen and show your competencies in e.g. Model Based System/ Software Engineering, OO, C++, (Embedded) Linux.
The main tasks are:
- Design architectural solution
- Define Stories for the team
- Estimate software development work
- Optional: Software implementation
- BSc or MSc. In technical area preferable Computer Science/Embedded Systems
- Track record in software architecture preferable embedded systems.
- Knowledge of Rhapsody is a pre
- Experience in either Linux, C++, Python, Java
- Communication skills (e.g. technical and management level)
- VGB - AIVD-B screening required (which we initiate & facilitate).
- A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
- Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
- Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
- A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
- You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
- A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
- 40 days off per year (PTO).
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us!That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.