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With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.\nAre you an experienced software engineer looking for your next challenge within Thales? We’re seeking talented and collaborative engineers to join our Software Solutions Engineering community, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, secure, and high-performing software solutions that support mission-critical capabilities.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of programmes and technologies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our customers.\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're interested in candidates with a strong software engineering background and a passion for developing quality software solutions. 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