Test and Validation Analyst

Location: Quebec City, Canada

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*

• The Test and Validation Analyst participates in innovative solutions integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent agents, at the heart of evolving technological products.
• The Test and Validation Analyst participates in the validation and quality of applications, platforms, and computer systems, 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 cycle.
• The Test and Validation Analyst will be responsible for participating in the construction, verification, and validation of the conformity of software and hardware components to system specifications.
• The Test and Validation Analyst will need to participate in the testing of applications and services 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 debugging of software components in various 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 university degree in sciences, engineering, computer science, or software engineering;
• Good expertise in testing, scripting, and automation on presentation functions (front end);
• Good expertise in testing, scripting, and automation on background services (back end);
• Intellectual curiosity, a taste for learning and diversifying is essential;
• Teamwork skills and fostering collective intelligence.

Desired Qualifications

• Good command of spoken and written French; English proficiency 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 good knowledge of English for the writing of technical documents, to interact, support, and/or provide services to international clients, employees, and/or partners as well as to foreign government authorities who do not speak French.*

Specific Job Requirements

Working Hours: Regular office hours, Monday to Friday

Physical Environment: Primarily office work in company premises.

Travel: Occasional, for field testing, participation in conferences and/or meetings with colleagues from other regions of the world (e.g., Europe) according to the specific requirements of the projects.

*This position requires direct or indirect access to controlled materials, software, or technical information under the Canada Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All candidates must be eligible or able to obtain such access, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian Security Clearance at the Deep Reliability Level.*

Thales Offers an Extensive Benefits Program to All Full-Time Employees Working 24 Hours or More Per Week and Their Eligible Dependents, Including the Following:

• 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.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on insurance (home, and auto).

Benefits

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, 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 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.

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 controlled materials, software, or technical information under the Canada Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All candidates must be eligible or able to obtain such access, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian Security Clearance at the Deep Reliability Level.