Thales
Software DevOps Engineering LR08
In the heart of our Engineering cluster lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental right of every individual to safety. At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.
Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) infrastructure team, we are in search of exceptional talent.
About the job
As Application Automation Developer, you will develop in a multidisciplinary Agile team, that maintains, develops, and tests the infrastructure software platforms for combat management systems. These development teams are responsible for the entire development chain - from requirements analysis, development, maintenance, patching, integration, deployment, testing, validation, to demonstrating the current status of the product. Your role will be diverse, and flexibility is key.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Designing and developing automation tools using Python and Ansible.
Writing and maintaining test automation code in Java, leveraging the Cucumber framework.
Ensuring high-quality code by adhering to best practices and performing code reviews.
Debugging and resolving technical issues, providing reliable and scalable automation solutions.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.
What you’ll bring
Are you an open, creative, enthusiastic problem-solver and team player with great communication skills in fluent English and Dutch? If yes, then you might be the person we are looking for.
You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science, IT service management or comparable.
You have strong experience in Python and Ansible for automation development (5+ years).
You have proficiency in Java and experience with Cucumber for test automation.
You have a solid understanding of software development life cycles and automation frameworks: Git, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Confluence.
You are able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
What you’ll gain:
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.
About Thales
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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