Software Developer in Test (Information Technology)
Location: San Jose, United States of AmericaThales 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 billons 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 a Hybrid role in San Jose, CA.
Position Summary
The Software Development in Test Engineer (SDET) will be responsible for planning and performing Integration, Verification, Validation,
Qualification (IVVQ) for Encryption product line which involve Appliance and connecters. The jobholder will be required to perform
hands-on role, taking part in IVVQ activities, CI/CD and test automation.
Key Areas of Responsibility
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:
a. The production of Integration and Verification and Validation Planning documents e.g.: Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test
Automation, System Integration Plan and Release Readiness
b. Management of the Integration and Test Team, encompassing task allocation and progress monitoring and monitoring and
management of the quality of the products of IVVQ.
c. Taking direction from and reporting to the Department IVVQ function owner to ensure that work is perform in accordance with
department policy and processes.
d. Taking direction from and reporting to the project System Engineering Manager to ensure that IVVQ activities are perform in
accordance with project plans.
e. The IVVQ Engineer is expected to become familiar with the way the customers use the system. This knowledge is then
incorporated into the planning of all IVV activities by the IVVQ Engineer
f. 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
g. During the execution phase of the IVV activities, the IVVQ Engineer works with the System Engineer to guarantee flawless
execution in accordance with the test strategy, defined in the System Test Plan. Depending on the size of the project and the
current workload, he/she may support System Engineer activities, particularly during integration and fix cycle phases.
h. Finds synergies between test activities for multiple programs.
i. Efficiently manages test resources (staff, software & hardware)
j. Manages Defects / EIRs for the customer.
k. Represents IVV in Final System Acceptance Tests (FSATs)
l. The IVV Engineer can act as Scrum Master, upholds agile values and principles. Organizes and facilitates the reviews planned
in Scrum.
Basic Qualifications
• 0-2 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: Oracle, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL
• Cloud: Amazon AWS, Azure, GCP, Open Stack, SaaS, PaaS
• Virtualization: VMWare products, Xen, KVM, VirtualBox, Hyper-V
• Server: IIS, Active Directory, Apache, JBoss, DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP
• Security: Encryption, RSA, SSL, FIPS, vulnerability scan tools, PKI, Oracle TDE, SQL TDE, TLS
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods working on a computer.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
