Software Engineer - QA

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Thales is a global leader in In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and connectivity solutions, dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience through innovation, technology, and reliability. Our IFE systems are designed to deliver world-class entertainment, personalized services, and seamless digital experiences to passengers across leading airlines worldwide.

At Thales, we design, develop, and deploy end-to-end IFE products—ranging from content management platforms to connected cabin systems—enabling airlines to offer engaging and efficient onboard services. Beyond development, our teams provide continuous support and lifecycle management for IFE solutions already in production, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Driven by a spirit of innovation and excellence, Thales combines advanced engineering, software expertise, and strong customer partnerships to define the future of in-flight digital experiences. Our mission is to make every journey smarter, safer, and more enjoyable for passengers and operators alike.

As a QA Analyst in the IFE domain, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of Thales’ In-Flight Entertainment solutions. You will work closely with software development, integration, and support teams to validate systems that enhance the passenger experience onboard leading airlines worldwide.

• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test suites for manual and automated testing.
• Perform automation testing for web-based and software applications.
• Ensure complete test coverage for existing and new features and enhancements.
• Add new test scenarios / suites and automate with defined framework.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of issues, and log detailed defect reports for release-based testing / Performance testing and Integration test.
• Prepare comprehensive test summary and completion reports for project leads and product owners.
• Participate in or lead test planning sessions, sprint reviews, and quality status meetings.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality product releases.

• 2+ year of total experience in software industry.
• 2+ year of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer with Hands-on experience with Cucumber (BDD) framework
• Experience in manual as well as Automation testing
• Experience in framework design and maintenance (Hybrid, Data-Driven, or BDD frameworks).
• Experience with Datadog integration for automation metrics, logging, and dashboards.
• Experience setting up dashboards and alerts through Datadog or similar monitoring tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in computers science or Equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience/knowledge with Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• 1+ years of experience with debugging and automation testing tools (Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Postman, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience with source control versioning systems, preferably Gitlab.
• Have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge in CI/CD processes and tools.
• Experience with tools and frameworks like Jira, Confluence, tools for load testing.
• Good to have knowledge on: Databases, Azure cloud.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.