Software Test Automation Engineer

In the heart of our Engineering cluster lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental right of every individual to safety. At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.

Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) infrastructure team, we are in search of exceptional talented:

Software Test Automation Engineer

About the job

As a Software Test Automation Engineer you will work in a multidisciplinary Agile development team. These teams develop and test the infrastructure platform for the combat management systems. The teams are responsible for the entire development chain - requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, validation and demonstrating the current status of the product. The infrastructure we are currently developing will be the basis of our products for the next 30 years.

About you

As a Level 2 Java Software Automation Tester, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and performance of our Java-based applications. You will work closely with your development team and QA to implement testing strategies and ensure that automation solutions align with business needs.

Do you have a passion for test automation, are you a team player, do you have a proactive attitude, do you enjoy constantly developing your skills and work in an Agile environment? Then you are the person we are looking for.

Key Responsibilities and hard skills

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java and test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber etc.).
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data for both functional and non-functional testing.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with detailed logs and steps for replication.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines.
• Work with the development team to identify areas for automation and prioritize test cases.
• Perform regression, performance, and load testing for complex Java applications.
• Debug and troubleshoot automation scripts and applications in various environments.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and effectiveness of automated test frameworks and tools.
• Maintain documentation for test automation frameworks, processes, and results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java software development and Java-based test automation.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certification in test automation or Java development is a plus.
• Over 5 years of Linux experience. Red Hat certification is a plus

An important requirement to fulfil this role, is flexibility and the ability to communicate fluently in English to all types of stakeholders.

Thales offers you

• An interesting job in a high-tech environment.
• A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives.
• The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally.
• An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important.
• 40 leave days per year.
• Position based on vakgroep 60 CLA Metalektro-HP.

Interested?