Testeur Fonctionnel (F/H)
Thales · Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €50,000 / year
- Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Job highlights
- Functional Tester role within Thales.
- Develop test solutions and strategies.
- Analyze requirements and write test cases.
- Execute functional tests and track defects.
- Collaborate with business and development teams.
About the role
Functional Tester (F/H)
At Thales, we are building a future of trust. Thales is a global leader in high technology, specializing in Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. We develop products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly €4 billion annually in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.
Our Commitments, Your Benefits
- Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition.
- An attractive remuneration package.
- Continuous skill development: training programs, internal academies, and communities.
- An inclusive, supportive environment that respects work-life balance.
- Recognized societal and environmental commitment.
Your Daily Life
The User-Centric Solutions Engineering Department (DIUCS), responsible for Thales Group's digital services, is looking for its next functional testers! DIUCS, with over 1000 engineers, serves both the Thales group's needs and those of companies seeking IT service offerings in the energy, health, industry, public sector, finance, services, and defense sectors. Our DNA is centered on user experience and the efficiency of associated services and products. We specialize in the end-to-end development of cloud-native web and mobile applications.
By joining UCS, you'll be part of a department capable of delivering software solutions with high strategic stakes, secured (due to our clients' critical environments), innovative (to support/accelerate our clients' digital transformation), immersive (AR/VR), focused on user experience, while mastering practices and technologies such as cloud, agile at scale, eco-design, UX Design, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
Your Profile
As an "Integration Validation Verification and Qualification (IVVQ)" Engineer, you will design and develop test solutions using your knowledge of associated tools and methodologies. You will contribute to anticipating problem detection to deliver high-quality products and services. You will also follow, transmit, and seek to improve best practices.
Your Main Missions:
- With the IVVQ Manager, you will participate in the design of the test strategy.
- In close collaboration with the Business Analysis team, you will analyze functional requirements and project specifications.
- Within your team, you will estimate the workload for tasks assigned to you and communicate their progress.
- You will write manual test cases and associated data sets.
- You will execute functional test campaigns and communicate their progress.
- In liaison with users and the development team, you will participate in the analysis of incidents and anomalies, and ensure their correction is tracked.
You hold a Master's degree or are a graduate of an engineering school and have approximately 3 years of significant experience in testing. You master test tools like Squash TM, Jira, etc.
Ideally, you have real experience in the banking/finance/insurance sector, you know how to integrate your tests into a continuous integration pipeline, and you are familiar with Agile principles, particularly SAFe.
You are resourceful, innovative, and solution-oriented. You have team spirit. You also enjoy working independently and seek responsibility. You are adaptable and can react to change.
A Word from the Manager:
More specifically, we are looking for functional testers for Thales clients working in transport, highly secure and high-traffic payment systems, or personal insurance (health, provident, retirement...).
If you see yourself at least partly in this description and you want to:
- Join a young and dynamic team that loves taking on challenges.
- Join an innovative and dynamic company where quality and security are not just marketing values.
Then don't hesitate, this position is for you! Thales, a Handi-Engaged company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our greatest asset. Apply and join us!
Key skills/competency
- Functional Testing
- Test Strategy
- Requirement Analysis
- Test Case Design
- Manual Testing
- Incident Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- SAFe
- Squash TM
- Jira
Skills & topics
- Functional Tester
- Test Strategy
- Requirement Analysis
- Test Case Design
- Manual Testing
- Incident Analysis
- Agile
- SAFe
- Squash TM
- Jira
- Software Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Validation
- Verification
- Qualification
- DevOps
- SRE
- Cloud
- Web Applications
- Mobile Applications
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3 years of testing experience, tools (Squash TM, Jira), and Agile/SAFe knowledge.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss test strategy, requirement analysis, and defect management.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Express your resourcefulness, innovation, and willingness to adapt to change.
- Understand Thales: Research their focus on trust, technology, and their diverse client sectors.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Functional Tester role at Thales DIUCS?
- The Functional Tester role at Thales DIUCS focuses on designing, developing, and executing test solutions to ensure the high quality of web and mobile cloud-native applications, particularly for clients in transport, finance, and insurance sectors.
- What software tools are essential for a Functional Tester at Thales?
- Proficiency in test management tools like Squash TM and issue tracking tools like Jira is essential for a Functional Tester at Thales. Experience integrating tests into continuous integration pipelines is also highly desirable.
- What is the expected level of experience for this Functional Tester position?
- Thales is seeking a Functional Tester with approximately 3 years of significant experience in the testing field, typically holding a Master's degree or an engineering school diploma.
- Does Thales use Agile methodologies for its projects, and is SAFe relevant for this role?
- Yes, Thales emphasizes Agile principles, and knowledge of Agile at scale, particularly SAFe, is considered a strong asset for this Functional Tester role.
- What are the key soft skills Thales looks for in a Functional Tester?
- Thales seeks candidates who are resourceful, innovative, solution-oriented, possess strong team spirit, can work independently, seek responsibility, and are adaptable to change.
- What specific industries does Thales serve that this Functional Tester might support?
- This Functional Tester role may support Thales clients in various sectors, including transport, highly secure and high-traffic payment systems, and personal insurance (health, provident, retirement).
- What is the work arrangement for the Functional Tester role at Thales in Sophia Antipolis?
- The job description indicates the location is Sophia Antipolis, France. While not explicitly stated, roles in such locations are typically on-site or hybrid, with a strong emphasis on collaboration within the engineering team.
- How does Thales invest in its employees' professional development?
- Thales invests in continuous skill development through training programs, internal academies, and communities, ensuring employees stay at the forefront of technological innovation.