Software Validation Engineer/ Tester (IdA), Prague

Thales DIS Czech Republic s.r.o.

Place of work
BBC Villas, Želetavská 7/1448, Prague 4, 140 00, Prague
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Czech branch of Gemalto is looking for appropriate candidates for the position of

Software Validation Engineer/ Tester (IdA)

IdA team (Identity and Access team) is responsible for implementation and deployment of middleware and server products (authentication.server) and integration with Gemalto security tokens (smart cards, secure devices) and services of our customers.

Main mission:
* Create ways to test a product within time and cost constraints, for the three kinds of products: middleware and servers
* Evaluate the efficiency of a validation strategy assessing : covered risk versus cost, budget estimation and field feedback
* Share the budget rating with the Project Manager (PM), as well as relevant information for assessing the product’s quality and monitoring the project
* Negotiate the budget rating with the PM, the R&D, the marketing and the sales teams
* Help the development team repair detected defects by proposing solutions

Responsibilities:
* Verify the conformity of a product according to one or more specifications
* Validate a product or product component and propose solutions to eliminate the root cause of potential defects
* Participate in the validation strategy (tasks definition).
* Specify, implement, execute and/or analyze Tests
* Report bugs, verify the correction of identified defects and the possible occurrence of new ones
* Test the product in a client usage context
* Write validation documentation: Validation Expertise Report,…
* Raise any quality issues that may occur and make recommendations in that respect
* Ensure technological watch/survey

Requirements:
* University graduate ideally in Software, Electronics or Telecommunications is an advantage
* Communicative English (daily communication with clients and internal)
* At least 3-4 years of work experience in Software Validation
* Knowledge of the Quality Assurance processes
* Knowledge of C/C++ development
* Knowledge in automated test environments
* Experience with Database design, SQL servers
* Knowledge of software infrastructure for a server framework
* Knowledge of Validation of graphical user interfaces
* Basic knowledge of Networking and Security
* Team working and good communication skills
* Good analytical mind, able and willing to learn
* Customer and service orientation
* Autonomous, resistant against redundant tasks
* Detailed oriented, rigorous, precise
* Able to acquire a systemic view of a whole project

Advantage:
* Knowledge of XML web services, GWT or other web 2.0 framework
* Knowledge of Agile development practices
* Knowledge of some scripting language (JavaScript, Python)

We offer:
* Opportunity to work in a large international company
* Possibility to work in friendly environment and to grow professionally within worldwide Gemalto
* Working with latest and continually evolving technologies
* Opportunity to travel in Europe and worldwide, work on international projects
* Good opportunities for training and professional growth
* Good financial evaluation (negotiable, depending on experience)
* Attractive benefit program (5 weeks of vacation, lunch vouchers, quarterly Prague city transport ticket, life and injury insurance, pension plan allowance, personal laptop, language courses at work, Christmas gift (2.000 CZK), 50% discount in local sport centre etc.)

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet most of requirements please send your cover letter and your CV in English.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the processing and storage of your personal data by Gemalto Ltd. for the purpose of recruitment for your person within the meaning of the Act No.101/2000 Coll. on personal data protection, and until his dismissal in writing.

Due to the volume of applications we receive for each job it is only possible to contact you if you have been shortlisted for interview. Thank you for your understanding.

Employee perks, benefits

Attractive benefit program (5 weeks of vacation, lunch vouchers, quarterly Prague city transport ticket, life and injury insurance, pension plan allowance, personal laptop, language courses at work, Christmas gift (2.000 CZK), 50% discount in local sport centre etc.)

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1)

Number of years of experience

3

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

About Gemalto:

Gemalto is the world leader in digital security, the top provider and the world’s largest producer of complex digital and smart cards solutions, supplier of complex customer solutions and smart card services for all major mobile operators, bank houses and public services. With 10,000 employees of over 100 nationalities spread across 43 countries, Gemalto is a truly international company.

Gemalto Prague has become an important part of international Gemalto and still grows in number of people but also different teams. The ‘Gemalto Services and R&D’ teams based in Prague are oriented mostly on telecommunication, banking and government programs. The Prague office has currently over 300 employees of 25 nationalities.

Number of employees

250-499 employees
ID: 1717625  Dátum zverejnenia: 18.4.2014