Software Quality Assurance Manager

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Glasgow is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager. The role involves mentoring software engineers, advising on software processes, and ensuring continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with significant experience in software processes. This position offers opportunities for personal development and growth within the organization.

Benefits

Opportunities for international career development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Software Engineering processes, methods and tools.
• Ability to mentor and encourage continuous improvement.
• Experience in scheduling and planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise Software engineers and project managers on engineering environments.
• Mentor team members and encourage a feedback culture.
• Train engineers on software processes and methods.

Skills

Team Player

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Software Engineering workbenches

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Software Quality Assurance Manager (Software Processes, Methods and Tools Support)

Profile

• You have a Master’s degree from an Engineering University (Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) and significant experience in your field.
• You are a recognised team player who enjoys collaborative work (co‑engineering).
• You are an effective communicator, especially in conflict situations.
• You act as a mentor willing to share knowledge.
• You are analytical, resourceful and structured.
• You possess strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• You are convincing and persuasive.

Competencies

• Deep understanding of Software Engineering processes, methods and tools.
• Experience using Software Engineering workbenches in an operational context.
• A good technical culture, especially in software development.
• Experience with scheduling and planning.
• Decision‑making skills.

LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE PROCESSES, METHODS AND TOOLS SUPPORT ROLE

• Provide Software engineers and project managers with advice on the engineering environment and configure workbenches for Software projects.
• Act as a mentor to encourage apprenticeship, continuous improvement and feedback culture.
• Set up an environment where trust and transparency are key pillars.
• Co‑create and follow team performance and quality KPIs.
• Train engineers on software‑tooled processes, practices and methods.
• Contribute to the capitalisation and continuous improvement of best practices and service offers (training sessions, guidelines, user manuals).
• Participate in knowledge sharing such as webinars or writing articles for engineering communities.

Your career at Thales

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

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of the Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new countries or moving to a more complex solution.
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading engineering group.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' baseline security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full security clearance, which may require further evidence. For details of the evidence required to apply for baseline and security clearance, reference the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

At Thales we provide careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

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