Senior Java Backend Engineer, Data Security

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Israel’s Top 50 High-Tech Companies to Work For in 2024 (Dun & Bradstreet) and offer a flexible hybrid work model from our Tel Aviv office.

We’re looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join the invention and creation of the products at the data security team.

Key Responsibility:

Quickly grasp and understand complex systems, providing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Design, code, test, and debug complex software applications using Java technologies.

Design new features from scratch based on a deep understanding of requirements and customer needs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance your skills and contribute to the team's success.

Requirements:

B.Sc/M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent from a known university.

At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a Backend Engineer in a global organization (Java-Preferred).

Deep understanding of object-oriented programming.

Proven ability to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies.

Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) and familiarity with prompt engineering for coding tasks – a strong advantage.

Solid understanding of Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP) - a significant advantage.

Experience with Spring Boot, containerization, and Kubernetes - an advantage.

Experience in working with relational and NoSQL databases - an advantage.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Proficient in working within a multi-threaded environment.

At least 1 year of hands-on experience in Python - an advantage.

Experience in large-scale distributed systems - an advantage.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about building large-scale and complex services with delightful user experiences, excited about security and ready to fight cybercrime, come join us - together we can make a worldwide impact!

Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.