Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) v Česko

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Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Businesses and governments rely on us to bring trust to billions of digital interactions. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter, and much more.

More than 30,000 organizations rely on Thales to:

• Verify the identities of people and things
• Grant access to digital services
• Analyze vast quantities of information
• Encrypt data to make the connected world more secure
• Thales in the Czech Republic
• Thales Czech Republic employs over 400 people from 45 nationalities. A total of 15 teams work on projects for government agencies, banking, mobile services, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

At the core of our business is software development—configuring and embedding software into a multitude of devices and form factors, including:

• Payment cards & SIM cards
• Travel passes & secure ID documents (ePassports, eID, eHealth cards, eDriving licenses)
• Secure eBanking devices & authentication tokens
• Machine Identification Modules (MIM)
• English is our official corporate language.

About the Role & Division
At Thales, trust is the foundation of the digital world. Our Digital Identity & Security (DIS) division helps businesses and governments protect identities and secure digital interactions.

Within DIS, the On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) business line powers secure eSIM technology, enabling seamless, remote connectivity for devices globally:

• IoT & Remote Management: Deploy IoT devices, manage remote workforces, and launch connected products without physical SIM delays.
• Real-World Impact: Fleet updates on the fly, smart factory optimization, and instant wearable connectivity during travel—all with zero physical intervention.
• We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) who thrives in both application-level problem-solving and infrastructure design. This role focuses on applying software engineering practices to make ODC applications reliable, scalable, and performant in a cloud-native, production-grade environment.

What You’ll Do

• As part of the ODC SRE team, you will bridge the gap between application development and operations:
• Cloud & DevOps Operations: Support ODC products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a focus on SRE principles, reliability, and automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain IaC and CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Helm, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Ownership & Reliability: Drive a "you build it, you run it" mindset across systems and application lifecycles.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a key technical voice during Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and provide Tier II expertise.
• Observability: Manage real-time system monitoring and continuously improve observability and alerting.
• Deployment & Readiness: Support end-to-end cloud deployments (design, rollout, performance tuning) and lead operational readiness reviews.
• Process & Support: Guide technical documentation, incident response, SLA compliance, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience: 4+ years in application deployment, system operations, and cloud infrastructure.

Technical Proficiency:

• GCP services and Kubernetes (production environments)
• Automation tools: GitLab, Terraform, Helm
• Linux administration, networking, and HTTP(S) / TCP/IP protocols
• Scripting languages: Shell, Python
• Methodologies: Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, system integration, monitoring tools, Agile, and DevOps/SRE principles.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Preferred Qualifications
• GCP and/or Kubernetes certifications
• Experience in Telecom or eSIM technologies
• Familiarity with Scrum, incident management, and service delivery frameworks

Why Thales?

• Mission-Critical Impact: Work on cutting-edge applications used by millions worldwide.
• Global Collaboration: Thrive in a global, agile environment where your ideas drive change.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full ownership across the build-to-run lifecycle.
• Career Growth: Part of an 80,000-employee global network spanning 68 countries, offering international mobility and career progression.
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• Great journeys start here—apply now!