Test Automation Engineer (f/m/x)

Location: Vienna, Austria Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily. In Austria customers in rail transportation, air traffic, cybersecurity and defence missions rely on Thales. Additionally, our expertise in signalling gives people and goods in Central and Eastern European markets, like Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia and Albania, the connected journey they deserve. No matter how challenging the project, our 400 employees in Vienna stay by our customer’s side until the job is done – whatever it takes. Test Automation Engineer (f/m/x) Thales in Austria is a full system provider and global supplier of train control technology and traffic management systems (f. ex. European Train Control System (ETCS), Electronic interlockings, Operation Control Centers and dispatching systems, Field elements). The train control unit is looking for an ambitious Test Automation Engineer, to proof that our new developed ETCS product fulfills all of the customer requirements and functions as intended. To provide a faster and even more reliable testing phase for our current and future projects, we need to improve our test automation.
If you are enjoying the automation of test cases and have experience in test automation, then apply now at Thales in Austria! Your CHALLENGE

• Developing test automation tools in Java
• Support of the test automation process
• Maintenance of existing frameworks and the related documentation
• Definition and execution of functional-, integration- and performance tests incl. failover scenarios
• Support of the product development team in defining and implementing the test automation processes
• Definition and creation of needed test documentation
• Analysis and reproduction of incidents within a test team consisting of 4 members

Your PROFILE

• Completed education (HTL, FH, University) in a technical field like Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Railway Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in test automation on different levels
• Very Good Java Skills
• Practical work experience with Gherkin
• Practical experience of version control software, e.g. GIT, SVN
• ISTQB © Certification is highly advantageous
• Good level of English necessary, German is advantageous

We offer

• The salary for this position starts at € 56.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.
• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport
• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office
• Christmas and New Years Eve belong to the family - Thales gives you holidays on 24.12 and 31.12
• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)
• Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses
• A stable employer in a collegial and international environment

Who we are Together, we are shaping the world around us to build the future – here and now! Our experts’ competences and cultural backgrounds are unique in their diversity. Passion for innovations and cutting-edge technologies is our motivation. With 83,000 employees in 68 countries we create tomorrow’s key technologies today. In the railway area, Thales experts architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. 72,000 kms of route and 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. As part of a global technology leader, Thales in Austria delivers key technologies in rail transportation, air traffic, digital identity & security and defence missions tailored to local needs with 400 people based in Vienna. With its unique combination of technology leadership, creativity and employee engagement, Thales in Austria has a key role to play in the digital transformation of its customers. Whatever your role will be at Thales, your work will make a difference. Thales in Austria is committed to equality and diversity. In particular female applicants are encouraged to apply. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!