OverviewWe are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of Test ScriptsReview and Approval of Test ScriptsAutomated and Manual TestingProblem investigation and docuemntationFault FindingProduction of Testing DocumentationQualificationsDegree in an applicableEngineering DisciplineEssential skillsCompetent in software language JavaCompetent in software language C++Competent in software language PythonExperience of software configuration management (Bitbucket, Artifactory)Knowledge/awareness of Software architecturesExperience of change and task management using JIRA, for aspects such as work backlogs, problem report management, action managementExperience in implementing unit testingWider software test experienceExperience of Agile methodologies. For example Scrum, Kanban or scaled agile (SaFE). Used to working to and following defined process documents (such as a Software Development Plan SDP)Strong written and verbal communication skillsAn ability to work as a member of the team both within the project, and also the Software Engineering Management community in ThalesSelf starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching.Build relationships with the software team and software architect to lead the deliveryAbility to develop, deploy, debug software to a target with Linux as the underlying operating system.Experience of software build from configuration management using Jenkins (or Git Runners)A solid background in computational mathematics, particularly in its application to signal processing, is essential for understanding and implementing complex modelsExperience working with model-driven engineering and handling a mixture of autogenerated and hand-written code is required."Technical documentation skills used in the production in software documentation deliverablesDesired skillsSelf starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching.Experience of container deployment through technologies such as Docker, Podman and/or Kubernetes. Applications will need to be packaged into containers for deployment. OPUS-C engineers will need to understand how the containers are orchestrated.Awareness of MS Windows platformAwareness of automated testingPrevious defence sector experienceSoftware Quality AssurancePlugin developmentAwareness of UML modelling (or at least ability to communicate a software design)BenefitsCollaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challengesWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projectsExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training coursesCompetitive company benefitsAlways working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quoAs a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessibleCommunicating and promoting vacanciesOffering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the jobAnticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as requiredSupporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive #J-18808-Ljbffr