Software Tester - Jr.

Job description

Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving the defense, aerospace, and security markets worldwide. We employ 68,000 people in 50 countries, and generate annual revenues of more than EUR13bn.

POSITION TITLE: Jr Software Tester

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

A Junior Test Engineer is responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of verification and validation activities for Thales Canada – Defence and Security division

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a key member of the Thales Canada Engineering Team, the Junior Test Engineer will be will be required to perform the following test engineering activities:

· Perform structured testing techniques;
· Observe test guidelines and company internal processes;
· Participate to requirements review;
· Prepare requirements traceability matrices;
· Produce and deliver formal and informal test documentation such as test procedures and test reports.
· Design, implement, and use test scripts;
· Execute verification, regression, and qualification tests of software releases in accordance with test plans and procedures;
· Raise and track software defects when required;
· Verify resolution of software defects;
· Evaluate test coverage and test results;
· Report on test engineering activities;
· Perform related software quality activities; and
· Use Case tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Change Management).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

The candidate we are seeking must have:

· A College Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent;
· Two years experience in the conduct of testing, use of automated test tools, requirements review, and structured testing techniques, in a client / server environment;
· Proven verbal communication skills in English is necessary, along with the ability to produce high quality English documentation; and
· Proficient knowledge of Windows XP, Microsoft Office applications, and SQL..

The ideal candidate would have:

· Previous experience with DOORS, Rational ClearCase and ClearQuest software;
· Previous experience with agile software development methodologies; and
· Knowledge of DND Land Forces Command and Control Systems and their software applications;

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

If this opportunity interests you, please visit www.thalesgroup.com/careers and apply using our e-staffing tool. Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.