Innovative Full Stack Developer

About us

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

About Thales Advanced Development/Studies Systems

The Delft location is one of the innovation hubs of Thales Netherlands. ADSS acts as the bridge between scientific research and the global core business of Thales. This pertains to both knowledge and technical solutions for military and civilian applications, including decision-making in public order and safety, crisis management, cybersecurity, and decision-support through artificial intelligence. Within ADSS, several key research domains have been identified, namely Human Factors, Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Collaborative Architectures. The Delft team comprises of approximately 25 dedicated researchers/developers, most of whom concentrate on one of these research domains. For optimal results, we work intensively with the TU Delft, University Twente, TNO, and other (inter)national knowledge institutions.

Innovative Full-Stack Developer

About the Role

The Advanced Development/Studies Systems department (ADSS) based in Delft, is seeking a full-stack developer capable of translating research concepts into functional (web) components, backend services, and demonstrators. The developer must be able to code efficiently and ensure an effective handover of code for the productization of these new concepts. You will collaborate closely with teams both within and outside ADSS. As a full-stack developer, you serve as a key coordinator, integrating and combining concepts and software components from various disciplines into a cohesive set of front-end and back-end elements that form a proof-of-concept demonstrator. Front-end development will predominantly be web-based, which is of importance not only to ADSS but also to several business units. All activities are approached from an applied research perspective.

Main Responsibilities:

• Initiating and expanding web development in Angular 19+
• Integrating front-end with back-end via RESTful web services / web sockets / message queues
• Establishing and enhancing Springboot back-end services
• Developing and integrating concepts that are easily reproducible and maintainable
• Working closely with other disciplines, such as system engineers, UI designers, and AI engineers.

About You

We are looking for a full-stack developer with a genuine affinity for academic and applied research who excels at translating concepts and designs into practical components and front-ends. You should possess demonstrable skills in:

• Typescript, HTML5, CSS3
• Angular 19+
• SQL
• Springboot/Java
• Participation in research and innovation projects
• Translating designs into functional prototypes
• Implementing interaction patterns
• Asynchronous programming

You are:

• A team player
• Oriented towards research and innovation
• Experienced in web development
• Experienced in back-end development
• Highly proficient in integrating components into functional systems
• Adept at translating workflows and interaction patterns into practical, interactive components
• Able to keep abreast of the latest developments in web technologies
• Unafraid to tackle new challenges
• Suited to working in a research environment (where there is a degree of uncertainty and individual initiative is valued)
• Able to convey newly acquired knowledge to colleagues within and outside ADSS
• Fluent in both Dutch and English

You have:

• A master’s degree (HBO/WO) in software or interaction development, computer science, or another relevant field (e.g., industrial design)

What's in it for you?

• 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 organization, 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 whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

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. This vacancy requires 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.

“Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!”
Anoek Trainee

“Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.”
Maurits Cyber Engineer