Senior Software Engineer - Java Android Framework

September 10, 2026

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, IndiaThales 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.Senior Software Engineer - Java Android FrameworkSummary: Senior Software engineer with experience of at least 5 years in developing System Software using Java/kotlin in a complex distributed environment. Experience of at least 5 years developing Android Framework with specific experience in modifying/developing Android framework services, Android NDK, and HMI communications not less than Android API level 21.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design, implement, and test the software components that make up the IFEC distributed system</li><li>Create proof-of-concepts as necessary to demonstrate new ideas and technologies</li><li>Involved in developing Android framework services and Java on server-side Linux based systems.</li><li>Quality focused in terms of software delivery and adherence to the code maintainability and testability within the phases of software development lifecycle.</li><li>Able to modify/create services in the Android framework, not just caller of the Framework services. </li><li>Proficient in Networking in Linux platform. </li><li>In addition to Java skills, knowledge of scripting language such as bash, Python.</li><li>Proactively engaged with the team and work with sense of urgency and accountability. </li><li>The software development cycle is agile-drive (Scrum) and requires to be self-driven within the context of the sprint commitments.</li></ul>Required Education, Competencies and Experience:Competencies and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or master’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience or related field from a four-year college or university</li><li>Experience in software design and development of android and/or Linux-based systems following an industrial process. </li><li>Experience with Object Oriented Programming concepts and design patterns, and abstraction methodology. </li><li>Experience with and be fluent in JAVA in Android Application/Framework and familiar with open-source technologies. </li><li>Experience with design and implementation of security-related aspects of the application in JAVA.</li><li>Experience with GIT, JIRA, Sonar, Maven, Jenkins, VersionOne and any other Atlassian Tool Sets.</li><li>Experience with Agile development methodologies.</li><li>Experience with Test Driven Development like google test;</li><li>Experience with Linux internals; and</li><li>Experience with networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP, VPN, VLAN, HTTP, SSL, PPTP). </li><li>Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, tech design, implementation, code review, testing, and release.</li><li>Fundamental verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in troubleshooting issues during development lifecycle and use necessary tools to measure software quality/performance.</li></ul>TOOLS:<ul><li>Android SDK, profiler, Selinux-audit tools, adb, systrace Networking tools (iperf, netstat, tcpdump)</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Knowledge of Android Framework is preferred.</li><li>AIDL, JNI, Android build system, Ninja, SNOOG is preferred</li><li>Worked in Agile software development, such as Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP) or SAFe</li><li>Knowledge of scripting languages such as bash, python</li></ul>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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