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.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India's growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Lead Automation Engineer (Cloud Native Web Application Firewall)

We're looking for a Lead Test Automation Engineer to help take our automated testing capabilities to the next level.

At Cloud Native team, Test Engineers are Quality Ambassadors and not Gatekeepers.

Our Test Engineers engage in every phase of the software development life cycle, advocate for the customer and have the skills to implement effective test strategies and E2E automation solutions.

Our Saas platform is moving fast and releasing to production every week. How No Manual testing!! 100% automation testing!!

Responsibilities:

Plan, design, develop and execute Java-based automation tests for functional, acceptance,system,performanceandpenetrationtestingofourreal-timesecurity product
CollaboratewithR&D,PM,Securityandanalyticsteamsimprove testing approach and execution for the cross-functional Scrum team
Designandimplement agile testing processes for efficient SDLC:
- AdaptexistingContinuousIntegrationinfrastructuretoateam'spractice
- Write,maintain,andimproveautomation tests for frontend, backend, and API's

Collaboratewithteam members to enable continuous testing and delivery
Mentorjuniortestengineersineffective testing tools and strategies through informal training

Required Qualifications:

B.Sc./B.Tech in Computer Science or Software Engineering
At least 8 years experience as a Test Automation engineer in a SaaS, Security, or Enterprise product space
Experience programming in Java and using Selenium
Experience programming in other languages like GoPython
In-depth knowledge of Web Applications or Network Protocols
ExperiencewithSaaS Environment
Experience working with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc…)
Experience with deployment cycle and tools like Jenkins, Gitlab,etc.
Experience with Linux scripting and fundamentals
Attention to details, Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems under tight deadlines. Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

Desired Qualifications:

Experience executing security testing
Experience collaborating with offshore teams
Experience executing load and performance testing (JMeter, Avalanche)
Experience with Penetration Test suites

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.

SDET Lead (Java/Python + Networking)