Valeo

Automotive

TestEngineeringGraduate(12MonthFixedTermContract)

€30–38k ~AI est. Tuam, Ireland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Test Engineering Graduate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Valeo. Skills: Test Engineering, Software Development. Write clean code. Write maintainable code”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Break down complex problems; Break down ambiguous problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM field, Foundational knowledge of at least one modern programming language, Solid understanding of data structures, Solid understanding of algorithms, Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, Basic familiarity with SQL, Basic familiarity with NoSQL databases, Exposure to version control systems, Exposure to Git, Exposure to GitHub/GitLab

Nice to Have

Academic experience with Python, Academic experience with Java, Academic experience with JavaScript, Academic experience with C++, Academic experience with Go, Academic experience with PostgreSQL, Academic experience with MySQL

What You'll Do.

Write maintainable code

Debug software defects

Participate in code reviews

Troubleshoot software applications

Optimize software applications

Upgrade software applications

Participate in training sessions

Participate in technical workshops

Participate in mentorship meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Agile/Scrum methodologies

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Articulate technical ideas

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum

Full Job Description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. As a Graduate Apprentice, you will embark on a structured learning and development pathway while contributing directly to our engineering goals: * **Design & Development:** Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across our tech stack under the guidance of senior mentors. * **Testing & Quality:** Build and execute unit tests, debug software defects, and participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables. * **Collaboration:** Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, QA, and DevOps, using Agile/Scrum methodologies. * **System Maintenance:** Assist in troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading existing software applications and infrastructure. * **Continuous Learning:** Actively participate in training sessions, technical workshops, and mentorship meetings to rapidly upscale your technical skills. * ## **Technical Skills (Familiarity/Academic Experience)** * **Programming:** Foundational knowledge of at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or Go). * **Core CS Concepts:** Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. * **Databases:** Basic familiarity with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL databases. * **Tools:** Exposure to version control systems, preferably **Git** and GitHub/GitLab. ## Soft Skills * **Growth Mindset:** An insatiable curiosity and a strong desire to learn new technologies quickly. * **Problem-Solving:** Ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems into logical, manageable steps. * **Communicatio

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