Architect

Location: Noida, India

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java technologies, MySQL databases, and cloud-native architectures. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of large-scale, high-performance Java-based applications.
• Define architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices for development and integration.
• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas, queries, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive end-to-end solution architecture across application, data, and infrastructure layers.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and ensure adherence to security and performance best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams in Java technologies, database optimization, and architectural design.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide effective solutions.

Skill Set Required :

• Expert-level knowledge of Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs.
• Strong expertise in MySQL (schema design, query optimization, replication, clustering, performance tuning).
• Experience with scalability, distributed systems, and high-availability design.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to work on complex technical challenges.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring in high-performing teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) alongside MySQL.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of security best practices in application and database design.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Experience Required:

15+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and architecture

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