Senior Software Development in Test Engineer (SDET)

Location: San Jose, United States of America

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 is a hybrid role in San Jose, CA US.

Position Summary

The Senior 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:

  The production of Integration and Verification and Validation Planning documents e.g. Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Automation, System Integration Plan and Release Readiness

  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.

  Taking direction from and reporting to the Department IVVQ function owner to ensure that work is perform in accordance with department policy and processes.

  Taking direction from and reporting to the project System Engineering Manager to ensure that IVVQ activities are perform in accordance with project plans.

  The IVVQ Engineer is expect 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

  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 optimize the test effort. She/he works closely with the Project Engineer to define the IVV approach, which best suits the schedule, budget, and quality requirements of the project, considering its scope and specific attributes of the system to be delivered.

  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.

  Finds synergies between test activities for multiple programs.

  Efficiently manages test resources (staff, software & hardware)

  Manages Defects / EIRs for the customer.

  Represents IVV in Final System Acceptance Tests (FSATs)

  The IVV Engineer can act as Scrum Master, upholds agile values and principles. Organizes and facilitates the reviews planned in Scrum.
   

Basic Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Software Development in test

• Bachelors / Masters degree in computer science Engineering

• Familiarity with software languages including Shell script, TCL, expect, JavaScript, Python

• 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, PKI, Oracle TDE, SQL TDE, TLS
   

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday, etc.
Physical Environment: required to be in office with the ability to work hybrid. 

•    Prolonged periods working on a computer. 

What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is 149,247.00 - 277,173.00 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.