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"The people we all rely on to keep the world running – they rely on Thales."

In a world that is evolving rapidly, becoming more unpredictable, and full of possibilities, people come to us with great ambitions: to make your life better and safer. Our employees, forming a uniquely diverse mix of expertise, talents, and cultures, develop and deliver extraordinary high-tech solutions. Of the 80,000 talents in 68 countries, 2,000 work in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of transportation, defense, aerospace, aviation technology, and cyberspace, enabling them to manage increasing complexity and handle every critical moment along the way. We play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data & data analytics, connectivity, mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity.

In the Netherlands, we have locations in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven, and Hengelo (headquarters). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers, and suppliers, we work on radars for naval vessels, cybersecurity solutions, transport systems, communication equipment for ground forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, research & development in radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), and research & development in serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

Within the Naval Engineering cluster, the Software Engineering department is responsible for developing Combat & Information Management Systems for naval ships and integrating them with sensor and weapon systems. These complex systems feature advanced solutions in information processing, information management, user interaction, and sensor & weapon control. Our software provides essential support for missions ranging from anti-piracy operations to defense against long-range missiles.

For the Naval Engineering/Software department, Thales (Hengelo) is looking for talented and experienced Infra Test Engineers with a passion for technology and the ambition to build a career in a high-tech environment as a Software Test Engineer.

As an Infra Test Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary and self-managing Agile/Scrum team. Our teams are responsible not only for the development of software products but also for various other aspects such as requirements analysis, design, architecture, testing, validation, and regular product demonstrations.

We highly value the use of high-tech techniques and methods. Software development is primarily based on Java and is supported by a modern development environment.

Do you have a passion for technology and enjoy working on high-tech Naval Command & Control systems? Then you are the person we are looking for.

• You are a talented and experienced Infra Test Engineer who enjoys designing, developing, and testing complex Java software solutions.

• You have completed a Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s (WO) degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

• You are an experienced Software Test Engineer with a passion for testing complex software.

• You have a background in test engineering and automation with Java, including relevant development methods, tools, and frameworks.

• You have knowledge and experience with:

  • Linux, networking, Python, and Java

  • Test automation with Java

  • Testing methodologies such as Functional Testing, Exploratory Testing, Test Automation, and Unit Testing

• You have an ISTQB certification.

• An ISTQB Security certification is a plus.

• Experience with the following tools and technologies is highly desirable:

  • Jenkins, Nexus, Maven/Gradle, GIT/SVN, and CI/CD.

Additionally, we offer career growth opportunities within Thales’ high-tech environment. You could become one of our future System Test Engineers, gaining deep domain knowledge and a broad systems perspective. If you prefer an organizational role, a career path as an Agile Scrum Master or Test Lead could also be a great fit.

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.

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