Technical Lead - Java Backend

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. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead with strong experience in Java and Spring Boot, along with working knowledge of Cloud, Dev Ops, and modern AI-based tools. The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable backend systems, working with cloud infrastructure, and exposure to emerging AI/automation technologies. It is well-suited for someone with a strong passion for technology, committed to delivering secure and scalable solutions, and motivated by the challenges of distributed systems and complex technical problems. This role requires hands-on development, system design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to build high-quality, production-grade applications. Key RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot Build and maintain microservices-based architectures Work with AWS cloud services for deployment and infrastructure Work with Kubernetes / container-based deployments Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub / Git Lab / Jenkins) Collaborate with Dev Ops, QA, and product teams for release management Explore and integrate AI / automation tools (n8n, LLM APIs, agent-based workflows, prompt engineering, etc.) Ensure code quality, performance, and security best practices Participate in design discussions and technical reviews Mentor junior developers when required Required Skills: Strong experience in Java (17+) Strong experience in Spring Boot / Spring Framework Experience with REST APIs / Microservices Working experience with AWS Experience with Kubernetes / Docker Experience with CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions / Git Lab CI / Jenkins) Knowledge of Event-driven architecture / Kafka / Rabbit MQ Experience with Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) Experience with Open AI / Claude / Gemini / Lang Chain / RAG Good understanding of system design and scalable architecture Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams Good to Have (Preferred): Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code Experience with n8n / workflow automation tools Exposure to Agentic AI / LLM / Prompt Engineering Experience in Cloud / Distributed systems Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Good communication skills Ownership mindset Willingness to learn new technologies WHY JOIN US: Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role. Work with international teams on meaningful, high-impact projects. Strong focus on learning and development. Competitive compensation, bonuses, and employee-friendly policies. Supportive team culture focused on innovation and technical excellence. 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. Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us? Say HI* to new career opportunities.