Java Software Engineer - Air Traffic Management

Thales is hiring a Java Software Engineer - Air Traffic Management. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
The posting mentions Java, Spring Boot and software engineering among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Develop robust Java applications and software architectures for air traffic management systems.

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Location: Paço de Arcos - Q45, Portugal

For more than 35 years, Thales acts in Portugal for global Defense and Aerospace markets and promotes and delivers innovative solutions that enhance its customer’s critical systems´ security, on land, sea, air, space and cyberspace, through a technical team of excellence.

If you want to be part of Thales in Portugal and have experience as a Software Developer with Java, this is the right opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

Develop high-quality, maintainable, and secure Java applications (Java 21);
Design scalable and efficient software architectures;
Write, execute, and maintain unit tests, troubleshoot and resolve bugs;
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams;
Create and maintain clear technical documentation and stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Engineering or similar area;
Around 3 years of experience with JAVA and Springboot (mandatory);
Experience in software development and software engineering;
Comfortable with Agile Methodology;
Written and Oral proficiency in English.

The Group invests more than €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

For our more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

If you are interested send you CV in English.

Say HI* – Your journey to us

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Jéssica Carrasqueira is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Jéssica Carrasqueira – Talent Acquisition Partner

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How we rate this

Java Software Engineer - Air Traffic Management at Thales rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Java Software Engineer - Air Traffic Management is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Paço de Arcos - Q45 and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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