Engineer

Thales•Anchorage, AK

31d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Software Integration & Verification Engineer to join our agile, international team, working at the heart of distributed, mission-critical software platforms. In this role, you will contribute to defining and executing strategies for software integration and test, with a strong emphasis on automation, robustness, and performance. You will design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge test infrastructures and collaborate closely with product development teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our solutions. In addition, you may have the opportunity to take on the role of Scrum Master for the squad, supporting agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Proven experience in software integration, verification, and validation of complex applications.
Knowledge of test strategy definition, scripting, and test automation best practices.
Hands-on proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium), scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and integration of tests within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
Experience designing and managing test platforms/environments, simulators, data sets, mocks, and stubs.
Experience working alongside developers in Agile/Lean methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Promotes shift-left testing and active participation in quality initiatives.
Ability to design traceable test plans, write and execute manual test cases, and document results clearly.
Comfortable with monitoring tools, tracking metrics/KPIs, managing test dashboards, and clear communication via Jira or similar tools.
Notions of cybersecurity in application and test environments; respect of secure coding and validation practices.
Experience with: Linux (mandatory); Jira, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines; Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell; Test & requirements management tools (Polarion, etc.), Kubernetes, Microservices architecture, REST APIs, Cloud environments.
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively in international, geographically distributed, and cross-cultural teams.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, collaborative mindset, and adaptability in global environments.
Autonomy, rigor, analytical skills, curiosity, communication, team spirit, results orientation, initiative, continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of requirements-based and model-driven engineering environments is a plus.
International team experience appreciated.
In-depth knowledge of the Scrum agile process, strong soft skills, and prior experience as Scrum Master would be a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Integration & Test Strategy: Help define, implement, and evolve the overall software integration and test strategy, focusing on performance, robustness, scalability, and endurance.
Develop & Maintain Test Infrastructure: Specify, develop, and enhance software test environments, tools, simulators, stubs, and realistic data sets.
Design & Automate Test Cases: Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases; integrate them into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD) for continuous and efficient validation.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work hand-in-hand with full stack developers and other stakeholders to maximize coverage and reliability, promote test-driven development, and investigate anomalies.
Author & Execute Manual Test Plans: For residual and exploratory testing, write, sequence, execute and document manual test plans and scenarios.
Monitor & Report Test Progress: Maintain test dashboards, track key performance and quality metrics, and actively communicate results and status to the team and relevant stakeholders.
Support Multi-Disciplinary Integration: Participate in cross-domain (multi-functional) integration and verification, supporting system-level validation and providing assistance to test and integration teams.
Agile Leadership & Scrum: Possibility to take on the role of Scrum Master, leading agile ceremonies and supporting team agility.
Drive continuous improvement and facilitate collaboration within the squad