Python SDET Cloud Platforms

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

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.

Thales is looking for a stellar  Cloud Automation & DevOps Engineer to join our WAF team.
At Thales, Test Engineering goes beyond testing, the teams 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. Test Engineers collaborate with Dev, PM, and cross-functional teams.
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for all testing & automation aspects of the products including participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle and performing  hands-on activities such as; test plan design/test automation design, and development of test automation.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with test automation processes, QA methodologies/tools, Public cloud concepts/services and must have a track record of very high technical competence and individual accomplishments.
Thales is working on the core of Application Security products, as well as on some of the most advanced security-related features and complex technologies.
 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain (and build) CI Automation and release cycles.

• Plan, design, develop and execute Python based automated tests for complex features on different cloud providers.

• Promote automation testing best practices,

• Be able to adopt new technologies for automation, performance, deployment, analysis, and infrastructure.

• Foster close interface with R&D groups, PM, Security, and analytics teams

Desired Background:

• 6 - 9 years of experience in automation testing or development.

• Cloud concepts and services for major CSPs (AWS, GCP, Azure) - MUST

• Programming skills in Python.

• Basic Linux and Networking understanding – MUST.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab pipelines – MUST

• Kubernetes based environments and components (EKS/OpenShift/AKS/GKE)

Advantage:

• Understanding of QA methodologies and test case design.

• Experience with Linux scripting and remote execution – Advantage.

• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team.

• Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

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.