About us

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...

Application Automation Developer

(Python, Ansible, Java, Cucumber)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop automation tools using Python and Ansible.
Write and maintain test automation code in Java, leveraging the Cucumber framework.
Ensure high-quality code by adhering to best practices and performing code reviews.
Debug and resolve technical issues, providing reliable and scalable automation solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.

Functie-eisen

Requirements:

Strong experience in Python and Ansible for automation development (5+ years).
Proficiency in Java and experience with Cucumber for test automation.
Solid understanding of software development life cycles and automation frameworks.
- Git, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Confluence.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science, IT service management or comparable. We expect you to possess fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Bedrijfsinformatie

‘The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 80,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Two thousand of these are based 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 transport, defence, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming. (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

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