Test and Validation Analyst

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Within the group, Thales Digital Solutions (TDS) is a technological innovation hub supporting all sectors of activity, both in the local Canadian market and internationally. Join us to contribute to the development of mission critical solutions. Our various cutting-edge projects use our expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, Collaborative Autonomous Systems, Optimization, Knowledge Management, Cybersecurity and Design.

Test and Validation Analyst

Quebec City, QC (Hybrid) Full Time

Job Summary

• The Test and Validation Analyst participates in innovative solutions integrating artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, and intelligent agents, at the heart of rapidly evolving technological products.

• The Test and Validation Analyst participates in the validation and quality of applications, platforms, and IT systems by ensuring their proper functioning, performance, and reliability;

• The Test and Validation Analyst will be involved in the design, execution, and automation of tests throughout the software development lifecycle;

• The Test and Validation Analyst will be responsible for participating in the construction, verification, and validation of software and hardware component conformity to system specifications;

• The Test and Validation Analyst must participate in application and service tests deployed on various platforms: Mobile, Cloud, and be comfortable working in containerized environments;

• The Test and Validation Analyst must be familiar with different deployment technologies and platforms such as Linux, Windows, Android, and Kubernetes.

Essential Functions

• Organization and preparation of the test strategy;

• Definition of test plans based on technical specifications;

• Coding and troubleshooting software components in different languages such as Python, Golang, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript. etc.

• Any other technical knowledge, language, or platform is an asset;

• Preparation of unit tests on software elements;

• Development and execution of integration and functional tests;

• Automation of test execution on CI-CD pipelines;

• Configuration management of software elements;

• Identification, documentation, and tracking of anomalies detected in software and systems.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience.

• College diploma in computer science or undergraduate university degree in science, engineering, computer science, or software engineering;

• Good level of expertise in testing, scripting, and automation on front-end functions;

• Good level of expertise in testing, scripting, and automation on back-end services;

• Intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn and diversify is essential;

• Aptitude for teamwork and fostering collective intelligence.

Desirable Qualification

• Good command of spoken and written French; proficiency in English is an asset but not a requirement;

• Technical versatility and adaptability in constantly evolving contexts and domains;

• Experience with Agile development methods (Scrum, Kanban) is an asset.

This position requires a good knowledge of English for writing technical documents, to interact, support and/or provide services to international clients, employees and/or partners as well as to foreign governmental authorities who do not speak French.

Specific Requirements of the position

Work schedule: Regular office hours from Monday to Friday

Physical environment: Primarily office work on company premises.

Travel: occasional, for field tests, participating in conferences and/or meetings with colleagues from other regions of the world (e.g. in Europe) depending on the specific requirements of the projects.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Controlled Goods and Technologies List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All candidates must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and be able to obtain an Enhanced Reliability Canadian security clearance.

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

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, 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.

• Employee Discounts on insurance (home, and auto).

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.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.