Senior Software Architect

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Senior Software Architect Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id R Location: Singapore, Singapore 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.


In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors.

Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.


ABOUT AMS
We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales.

We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create.

Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.


Be part of revolutionising our skies for the future of aerospace.

A future where all modes of aircrafts piloted or unpiloted, civilian or military move around our skies safer, more efficiently and sustainably for a greener and more harmonised airspace.


Joining Thales means joining a worldwide and well establish company (85 000 headcounts and growing) and navigate your career in the vast different path available
Joining our program is joining an environment where you can discover engineering best practices to deliver safety critical systems
Joining the software community and our pillars around Agile and DevSecOps, means being on the critical path of our business challenges, and therefore upskilling our talent is a priority
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Are you passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management through innovative software solutions?

Do you excel in designing scalable, distributed systems using Java and JavaFX?

As a Senior Software Solution Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting high-performance architectures that ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel.

Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a critical domain, collaborating with experts to deliver cutting-edge solutions that keep the skies safe.


Immediate opportunities to upskill and learn the domain & life cycle of an ATM in operation will be provided via a learning mission in our AMS Headquarters in Singapore for a duration of 6-8 weeks.

Here you will be guided in a structured regimen of theoretical and practical learning, with the goal of becoming an immediate contributor.


KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Software Solution Architect , you are accountable for:
Architectural Design: Develop scalable, distributed software architectures that align with business and operational requirements for air traffic management systems.


Technical Leadership: Guide engineering teams through the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring best practices in coding, testing and deployment.


Technology Strategy: Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and methodologies to optimize system performance and reliability.


Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.


Cross-functional collaboration: Work with product managers, operations teams to align technical solutions and business goals.


System Integration & Verification: Ensure seamless integration of third-party tools, components and legacy systems into new solutions.


Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams, design documents and system specifications.


KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
Qualifications
Relevant bachelor’s degree or Master Degree
Technical skills
Must-have
Language: Good working knowledge of Java Core, Java Swing, Java FX, Junit.


IDE/CICD Tools: GIT, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Eclipse, JIRA
In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, including microservices, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures.


Working knowledge of DevOps, CICD methodologies, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Containerization, Kubernetes)
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design solutions for complex, mission-critical environments.

Ability to balance technical debt and business priorities under tight deadlines.


Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Knowledge & demonstrated experience of formal software engineering process throughout lifecycle.


Writing & reviewing design, requirements, tests and code
Debugging/Testing Strategies like blackbox, whitebox approaches
Agile methodology: Scrum
DevOps culture
ATM Domain experience
Nice-to-have
Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Familiarity with safety-critical standards like DO-278/DO-178
Air Traffic Management domain knowledge
Experience in software development in a safety-critical environment
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.


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