Software Developer in Test

Location: Vancouver - Pender St, Canada

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 billions 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.

This is hybrid position in Vancouver, BC

Position Summary

The Software Development in Test Engineer will be responsible for planning and performing Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification (IVVQ) for Data Security Fabric product line which involves solution of data warehouse for auditing and classification. The jobholder will be required to perform hands-on role, taking part in IVVQ activities, CI/CD and test automation.

Essential Functions

Key Tasks The successful applicant will work within a project system engineering team and have the following responsibilities:

- Execution of Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities, including:

• The production of Integration and Verification and Validation Planning documents e.g.: Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Automation, System Integration Plan and Release Readiness
• Taking direction from and reporting to the IVVQ Manager to ensure that work is performed in accordance with the IVVQ department policy, processes, and project plans.
• The IVVQ Engineer is expected to become familiar with the way customers use the system. This knowledge is then incorporated into the planning of all IVV activities by the IVVQ Engineer
• The IVVQ Engineer creates the System Test plan and report, assuring that the scope of the IVV activities fully covers all aspects of the system under test, while taking all previous verification activities on comparable systems into account to optimize the test effort. She/he works closely with the Project Engineer to define the IVV approach, which best suits the schedule, budget, and quality requirements of the project, considering its scope and specific attributes of the system to be delivered.
• During the execution phase of the IVV activities, the IVVQ Engineer works with the Software Development Engineer to guarantee flawless execution in accordance with the test strategy defined in the Software Test Plan. Depending on the size of the project and the current workload, he/she may support the Software Development Engineer activities, particularly during integration and fix cycle phases.
• Design, implement, and maintain reliable automated tests (UI, API, integration) using IVVQ frameworks and languages.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, manage test stages (smoke/regression), and reduce flaky tests to keep pipelines healthy.
• Find synergies between test activities for multiple programs.
• Efficiently manages test resources (software & hardware)
• Produce test cases based on defects from the field
• Represent IVV in Final System Acceptance Tests (FSATs)

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Software Development in test
• Bachelors / master's degree in computer science engineering
• Familiarity with software languages including Shell script, JavaScript, Python, TCL, Expect.
• Familiarity with agile methodology and test-driven development
• Operating System: Windows, Linux, AIX
• Database: SQL, NoSQL
• Cloud: Amazon AWS, Azure, GCP
• Virtualization: VMWare products, Hyper-V
• Security: Encryption, RSA, SSL, FIPS, vulnerability scan tools, PKI, TLS

The anticipated TTC range for this role is 68,700.00 - 91,600.00 - 114,500.00 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.