Senior Engineer- Python Django

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 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, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.

Senior Engineer

This individual is responsible for preparing the server-side logic of a web application, developing the applications back-end components and linking it with other web services. They also design and maintain Python scripts and codes to automate task, fine refining and updating existing applications. To be successful, the candidate will need to have solid experience within the AGILE/SCRUM software development methodology; they possess strong programming skills and full software development life cycles. The candidate should have sufficient technical and leadership skills to be a mentor to entry-level engineers and be able to work collaboratively with his/her team. This individual needs to be accountable for his/her commitment (both technically and behaviorally), be able to cooperate effectively, demonstrate willingness to lead/mentor others, and be adaptive in working with different stakeholders.

Qualifications: BE / BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication or equivalent discipline with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Working experience in Defense\military\Aerospace products development is desirable.

Location: Anchorage-2, 100/2, Wing-A, Richmond Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025.

Job Responsibilities:

• Expert in Python, with knowledge of Python Django web framework
• Responsible for writing reusable, testable and efficient code ensuring the applications performance, security and scalability.
• In addition, he/she will be working on data engineering problems and building data pipelines.
• Integration of data storage solutions (may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.)
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies: React JS
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL and postgresql.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with solid communication and collaboration skills.
• Work status update in Jira.
• Provide technical documentation for system, features, and components
• Support end to end testing
• Follow and support agile methodologies and practices by actively participating in all SCRUM ceremonies
• Expected to improve, enhance, and support existing products
• Provide guidance and training to individuals and other functional groups as needed

Minimum Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related study
• Proven experience as a Python language with Django framework
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture
• Ability to write robust code in Python
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence
• Experience in working on Linux OS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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