Software DevOps Engineering LR08

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‘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).

Platform Software Engineer

About the job

We are seeking a skilled, self-starting Software Engineer with a strong interest in Generative AI and a passion for solving complex problems in constrained environments. This role focuses on enabling and integrating modern software platforms, including GenAI capabilities, within a restricted – including internet restricted - military infrastructure.You’ll be working on secure, containerized platforms, supporting development workflows, and enabling advanced tooling in environments where internet access is limited, and compliance is critical.

Key Activities

• Design, deploy, and maintain containerized environments using Docker, Podman, and OCI standards

• Configure and troubleshoot networking setups, including HTTPS proxies, SSH forwarding, and secure tunnels to support GenAI related workflows and deployments

• Support devcontainers and IDE configurations to streamline developer experience

• Support CI/CD pipelines and lifecycle automation in isolated environments

• Explore and integrate GenAI tools and workflows within platform constraints

• Write and maintain code in Python to support GenAI workflows and solutions

• Contribute to prompt engineering efforts, including prompt design, testing, and integration into developer workflows

• Contribute with Model selection, including model ranking and security risk analyses

What you’ll bring

• Hands-on and persistent: You don’t give up easily and will try every angle to get things working

• Platform-focused mindset: You understand infrastructure, containers, and developer tooling deeply

• Abstract thinker: You can see the big picture and find creative solutions within tight constraints

• Tech enthusiast: You’re curious about new technologies, especially GenAI, and eager to experiment

• Multi-OS fluent: You’re comfortable switching between Linux, MacOS, and Windows

• Security-aware: You understand the importance of compliance, isolation, and secure software practices

Required Skills

• Docker, Podman, OCI container standards

• Advanced Linux (RHEL, UBI) administration

• Network configuration (HTTPS proxies, SSH forwarding)

• IDE and devcontainer setup and optimization

• Python proficiency

• CI/CD pipeline experience

• MacOS familiarity

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

• Some experience with prompt engineering (e.g., prompt design, testing, or integration)

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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