JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Job description

JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

We build software which takes care that train accidents never happen. Special design goals such as high availability are a must.

Our application engineering team is seeking a smart and passionate software developer with good understanding of software architecture and design issues as well as solid knowledge of Java programming, scripting languages on Linux and computer networks.

Job summary

As part of our team, your responsibilities include:

· Design (new features)
· Implementation
· Unit testing
· Documentation of design and implementation

You will be part of the team responsible for the development of the graphical user interface applications used by the railway staff to interact with the command systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a professional environment and to collaborate closely with other software experts in Romania and Germany.

Required competencies:

· Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or similar degree
· Strong knowledge of Java language (J2SE)
· Good understanding of software architecture and design issues
· Experience with multiple programming languages / scripting languages is needed
· Strong Linux skills (scripting, configuring)
· Experience of full project lifecycle: design and documentation, development, unit testing, refactoring, deployment and maintenance

K Would be a plus:

· Experience with Eclipse RCP plug-in development
· Experience with at least one interpreted language (Python, Ruby, Perl)
· Experience with GUI development or with GUI test automation tools (e.g. Squish, QTP/UFT, Test Complete)
· Experience with data modelling
· Understanding of XML, schemas (XSD) and transforms (XSLT)
· Virtualization hands-on knowledge
· Experience with Agile methodologies

Benefits:


Challenging projects, professional development in multinational environment, training opportunities, attractive salary, 24 paid vacation days, medical care, restaurant tickets, sports programs, etc

Thales Romania , operational since 2007, plays a strategic part in the Group's Transportation Business by offering a wide range of railways signalling solutions and integrated transportation systems. Thales is a world leader, shaping the signalling industry worldwide in European Train Control System (ETCS), Electronic Interlocking and Communications-Based Train Control solutions (CBTC).