DevOps Engineer (SIF, Forge team)

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Job summary:

We are seeking a passionate DevOps engineer to join the Forge team, as part of the System Integration Factory tribe. In this project, you will work with best in class DevOps technologies, collaborating with other colleagues by being part of a mixed Agile team.

Besides the project context, you will become part of a transversal department with experienced colleagues that offer DevOps & Cloud services to multiple activity domains. You will have the opportunity to grow in an accelerated rhythm in your career through a collaboration with the other colleagues and their accumulated expertise in various technologies. You will also become a member of an International DevOps Community with visibility across the entire company.

Mission / main responsibilities:

• Implement/maintain CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab in order to streamline the development process

• Build Ansible playbooks in order to automate specific team processes

• Actively contribute to the team’s Agile ceremonies

• Investigate and troubleshoot potential problems that have impact on the team

• Provide regular feedback related to the project evolution from the DevOps perspective

• Use technical expertise to recommend various DevOps best practices

You need to have:

• Technical study of Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Electronics or similar

• At least 5 years of experience as a DevOps engineer, having a solid understanding of the DevOps culture

• Strong knowledge of Linux and ability to create shell scripts.

• Proficiency with Git, Gitlab CI/CD pipelines

• Solid skills in using Ansible, implementing playbooks from scratch

• Solid containerization skills (Docker)

• Proven skills of Kubernetes & Helm for configuration & deployments

• Ability to manage artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus, etc.) and code quality platforms (SonarQube)

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud

• Troubleshooting curiosity, proactive attitude – looking for answers, solution oriented

• Previous collaboration with international/mixed development teams

• Experience in working with teams that are using the Agile methodologies

• Flexibility, adaptability skills in order to evolve in changing environments

Nice to have:

• Previous exposure to observability/monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Grafana, Prometheus)

• Terraform skills

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and desire to grow these skills

• Python scripting competencies

Travel - 1-2 travels per year to France (if needed)

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.