Integration Verification Validation Qualification Engineer (Sw Testing, Kubernetes)

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 defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Job summary:

The Thales Romania Engineering Competence Center is a dedicated entity that performs activities in collaboration with various stakeholders from different countries, addressing transversal activities interconnected with all the Thales Group activity domains.

The DevOps & Cloud discipline is oriented to building and running specific platforms for either internal or external clients. Being part of this discipline gives you the opportunity to join global communities of practice and to collaborate with various experts, even if they might not be working on the same project.

On this specific position, the key responsibility is to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of containerized applications and infrastructure within the KAST (Kubernetes Analytics and Services sTack) project scope.

You’ll need to have

• Experience: 3+ years in software testing, with 2+ years focused on Kubernetes (RKE2, K3S) ecosystems
• Hands on experience with testing frameworks ( e.g.,Robot Framework).
• Proficient in Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and debugging tools (kubectl , k9s)
• Familiarity with helm packaging and Helm File templating, Kustomize
• Familiarity with Network policies, Gatekeeper, Trivy , Certmanager , Cilium
• Scripting expertise (Python, Bash, Go) for automation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure AKS, GCP GKE) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)

​Nice to have

• Kubernetes certification (CKA)
• ISTQB testing certification

Whilst working with us on

• Test Design & Execution: develop and implement test plans for Kubernetes deployments
• Cluster Validation: verify Kubernetes configurations, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), and security policies (RBAC, network policies)
• CI/CD Integration: Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to validate Helm charts, Operators, and custom manifests
• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in resource utilization, scheduling, and scaling using tools like Prometheus, Grafana
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and report issues related to pod scheduling, service discovery, ingress/egress, and persistent storage
• Security Testing: validate compliance with best practices (e.g., secrets management, image scanning, runtime security, CIS compliance, OPA rules)
• Documentation: Maintain clear records of test cases, results, and remediation steps

Mobility

• Travels to France – up to 3-4 travels in the first 6 months

Languages

• English – mandatory
• French – would be a plus

Your career at Thales:

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solutiom
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
• Work for different Thales domains & entities.

Your immediate benefits:

• 24 holiday days a year
• Benefit Online
• A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
• Hybrid Workplace
• GoFluent & Udemy Subscription
• Engineering, Technology & Management Academies

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.