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.
In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Software Quality Manager / Integration, Verification, Validation and Quality Manager leads an Engineering team which is responsible to Integrate, Verify, Validate and Qualify the solution or system in line with customer requirements. An Integration Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that various software systems within an organization work seamlessly together.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Software Quality Manager / Integration, Verification, Validation and Quality Manager, you are accountable for:
- Oversee Integration Projects: Plan and execute system integration projects to ensure seamless interoperability between different software applications, hardware systems, and IT infrastructures.
- Develop Integration and Test Strategies: Create and implement strategies, architectures, and platforms to facilitate efficient and secure data exchange and workflow across systems.
- Coordinate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and business units, to gather integration requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Design and Deploy Solutions: Design, test, and deploy integration solutions, such as APIs and middleware, to connect disparate systems and enable data synchronization.
- Monitor Performance: Monitor the performance of integrated systems, identify bottlenecks or issues, and apply necessary adjustments or enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Manage Integration Environment: Ensure proper version control, configuration management, and compliance with data security and privacy standards.
- Training and Documentation: Facilitate training sessions and create documentation for IT staff and end-users to ensure they understand the integration processes and can troubleshoot common issues.
- Provide associated documentation, according to internal process.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering or related discipline
- Experience working within a Systems Engineering lifecycle
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in IT/Security/C2/ related projects from a Systems Engineering perspective
- Good knowledge on how large government projects are managed
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, TestNG, Gatling)
- Strong liaison and stakeholders management skills
- Strong motivation to be involved in all phases of a project life cycle, from bids to project completion
Desirable Requirements:
- Membership of relevant professional organisation, e.g. PMP, ITIL, INCOSE, Institution of Engineers, ISTQB or equivalent QA certification etc.
- Experienced in integration of large and complex software systems
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.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
