Location: Praha, Czechia

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales in the Czech Republic employs over 400 people from 45 different nationalities. A total of 15 teams work on projects for government agencies, banking, mobile services and the Internet Of Things (IoT) technology. At the core of our business is the development of software which we configure and embed in a multitude of different devices and form factors. These include many kinds of payment cards, SIM cards, travel passes, secure eBanking devices, authentication tokens, machine identification modules (MIM), and secure ID documents including ePassports, eID and eHealth cards, as well as eDriving licenses. Because of the international environment surrounding us every day, it comes as no surprise that English is our official corporate language.

Join our R&D Issuance team as a part-time Java Developer and contribute to cutting-edge projects focused on secure electronic identity and document issuance. This is an excellent opportunity for a student passionate about software development, cybersecurity, and digital identity to gain hands-on experience working with real-world technologies such as biometric devices, cryptography, and secure document processing.

You will collaborate in an agile, fast-paced environment, contributing to the development of software components supporting the issuance of passports, ID cards, and digital identity services used globally. This position offers flexible hours to accommodate your studies while building valuable competencies for your future career.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Objectives:

• Software Development & Coding Fundamentals:
  Assist in designing, developing, and testing software components using modern frameworks. Focus on writing clean, modular code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Hands-On Exposure to Emerging Technologies:
  Explore biometric data processing, cryptography, document personalization, and identity management through practical tasks and prototyping activities.
• Collaboration & Agile Practices:
  Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and code reviews. Learn how agile methodologies drive product development and improve team productivity.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:
  Contribute to analyzing software challenges and testing solutions that ensure security, performance, and reliability of electronic document issuance.
• Quality Assurance & Security Awareness:
  Support quality assurance activities by writing and executing test cases, and gain awareness of security best practices and compliance related to identity technologies.
• Knowledge Sharing & Professional Growth:
  Engage actively in knowledge exchange sessions and receive mentoring to build your technical and soft skills in a professional environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Basic to intermediate experience with programming; familiarity with frameworks such as Spring, Qurakus or Angular is a plus.
• Enthusiastic about learning new technologies including cryptography, biometrics, and secure systems.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative, international team.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Ability to commit to part-time hours that fit around your academic schedule, typically 20 hours per week.

What You Will Gain:

• Practical experience developing secure software solutions in the digital identity domain.
• Insights into government e-services and secure document issuance processes.
• Exposure to agile development, code quality practices, and state-of-the-art security technologies.
• Networking opportunities within an international tech company recognized for innovation in security.
• Empowerment to lead and propel your innovative ideas forward

This part-time role is tailored for students who want to develop their skills while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of e-government services worldwide.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!