Job Specifications
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 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 role is hybrid out of Vancouver, BC
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Software Engineer in Test to join our Vancouver-based team. This hybrid role combines the benefits of team collaboration in the office with the flexibility of remote work, promoting a healthy work/life balance. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to automated test development, with focus on cloud-based environments and concurrency testing for a proprietary data warehouse, the cornerstone of our cutting-edge data security platform.
Essential Functions
Design detailed test plans for new features, provide estimations and write automated tests. Balance automated and manual testing, with goal of full automation where possible
Setting up and maintaining cloud-based environments (eg AWS, Azure, GCP). Perform functional, integration and performance testing across multi-cloud environments. Validate configurations such as authentication and role-based access control.
Plan for and execute concurrency testing on big data machines, using complex database queries and pipelines. Monitor and report any issues found; work with developers on issue resolutions
Enhance existing tests to run on scaled data machines. Analyze how workload performance is affected in big data environment for operations such as data ingestion, query performance, replication and failover
Investigate and report bugs in the tracking system
Reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues, verify bug fixes
Collaborate with developers to provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for improvement
Proactively document and share knowledge about automation best practices, methods and tools
Collaborate with the QA Team responsible for E2E testingS
We are looking for someone who is/has:
Great problem solving skills
Detail oriented and meticulous
Team player, collaborate well with others
Open to feedback and willing to work on self improvement
Great written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
Experience with automated testing
Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with scripting languages (preferably Bash and Python)
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, validation and verification processes
Experience with GitHub Action
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NoSQL database and/or data warehouse internals
Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g. Docker)
Exposure to cloud-based systems (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Total Target Cash (TTC) Range: 88,716.49 - 118,288.65 - 151,679.14 CAD Annual
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.
About the Company
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to EUR4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In...
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