Application Software Team Leader - Crypto products

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defense-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defense, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G/5G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Thales Belgium SA, Belgium competence center of Thales, is a company located on 2 sites, one in Tubize (near Brussels) and the other one in Herstal (near Liège). Thales Belgium, which employs more than 280 collaborators, is specialized in the design, development and supply of critical information systems for customers in the sectors of Defense, Security (including Cyber) and Aerospace.

Mission:

Within the Engineering division of THALES Belgium, the Software Engineering discipline is responsible for all the software development activities on products, projects and services provided to customers worldwide.

As an experienced and dynamic Application Software Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers, software architects and testers (15 to 20 people, mix of internal and external), ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure software on our pre- and post-quantum cryptographic product suite for our customers. You are also responsible for the respect of software development guidelines and principles on the different projects, in line with Thales' processes. You will report to the Head of Software Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and manage a team of application software engineers and software architects, providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Conduct regular face-to-face to track progress, resolve issues, and encourage collaboration.
  • Foster a positive and constructive team environment that promotes learning and professional growth.
  • Assess and improve team performance to ensure people’s development.
  • Manage the team capacity and sourcing to ensure that we have the right profiles at the right time to support the growth of our activities in a sustainable way.

• Bids & Project delivery
  • Oversee the estimation and planning of development tasks, and ensure that the team meets project deadlines and delivers high-quality work.
  • Ensure compliance with Thales' engineering processes, standards, and best practices for software development.

• Innovation and Improvement
  • Follow the technology and methodology trends and act as a champion for the evolution in the software development domain
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team and the broader organization.

• Collaboration and Communication
  • Facilitate effective communication within the team to ensure clarity and alignment of goals.
  • Celebrate successes and foster open communication

Profile

• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in leading software development teams.
  • Strong technical skills in software development, including experience with Java programming, the Spring ecosystem, API REST, network protocols, and software development tools and frameworks.
  • Proven experience with cryptographic products and pre- and post-quantum concepts.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and strategically.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
  • Proven experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Fluency in English

• Preferred qualifications
  • Experience with web application frontend development (Angular and/or React).
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies, such as Agile Scrum, Lean and DevSecOps.