Software Engineer and Test | Software Validation Engineer

About AkkodisAkkodis is a global leader in engineering and R&D, leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With over 50,000 engineers and digital experts across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC, Akkodis delivers deep cross-sector expertise across industries. Akkodis offers strong capabilities in key technology areas including mobility, software and technology services, robotics, testing and simulation, data security, and AI & data analytics. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group and operates as a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate. IVVQ / Applications Integration & Validation Engineer Travel -This role requires travel to Europe once every two months (approximately two weeks per trip), indicating a stronger on-site integration and customer-facing scope-please apply only if you are open to travel scope. Role Overview This role focuses primarily on Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities for mission-critical defence systems. The engineer will be responsible for validating system behaviour, executing integration and acceptance testing, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring operational readiness across complex software and hardware environments. The role is approximately 90% testing, validation and system integration, with only 10% coding or software development for automation, tooling, and troubleshooting purposes. Key Responsibilities 1. System Integration & Validation (Primary Focus – 90%) •Execute Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities for defence-grade systems. •Develop and maintain test procedures, test cases, validation plans and qualification documentation. •Perform functional, system, regression, integration and acceptance testing. •Validate end-to-end workflows across software applications, middleware, databases and infrastructure components. •Execute interface and API validation (REST/SOAP). •Conduct message flow verification across middleware and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ). •Analyze system behaviour, identify defects and perform root-cause investigation. •Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational readiness activities. •Work closely with software, infrastructure and system engineering teams to resolve integration issues. •Produce validation reports, test evidence and qualification documentation required for project milestones. •Participate in defect triage, anomaly tracking and verification of corrective actions. 2. Test Automation & Tool Development (10%) •Develop and maintain lightweight automation scripts in Python or C to support testing and validation activities. •Build test harnesses, simulators and utilities to improve testing efficiency. •Automate test execution, log collection and result analysis where appropriate. •Support CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution. 3. Environment & Deployment Support •Deploy and configure test environments using Docker and Kubernetes. •Support CI/CD pipelines and release validation activities. •Monitor application logs and system performance during testing campaigns. •Assist with infrastructure troubleshooting and operational readiness verification. Essential Skills & Qualifications Experience (3–8 years preferred) •Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) experience. •System Integration Testing (SIT), System Validation and Acceptance Testing. •Defect investigation and troubleshooting in complex environments. •Test procedure and validation documentation development. •Working with multi-system and distributed applications. Technical Skills •Strong experience in testing and validation environments. •API testing using Postman, SoapUI or equivalent tools. •Message broker validation (Kafka / RabbitMQ). •SQL and database validation. •Linux environment and command-line troubleshooting. •Basic scripting in Python or C for automation and tooling. •Docker and Kubernetes exposure. •CI/CD pipeline usage and release validation. •Jira, Confluence and test management tools. Nice to Have •Defence, aerospace, transportation or safety-critical industry experience. •Automated testing frameworks. •Network troubleshooting knowledge. •Experience supporting FAT, SAT or operational acceptance activities. Ideal Candidate Profile •Strong system tester with integration and validation experience. •Enjoys troubleshooting and defect analysis more than software development. •Comfortable working across software, infrastructure and operational environments. •Methodical, detail-oriented and process-driven. •Able to produce high-quality validation evidence and documentation. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the Next Step in your career journey with us! • To apply, please submit your updated resume along with your notice period. [ We are looking for someone to start ASAP] Click on the 'Apply here' button to drop your resume directly or email it to susmita.SAHU@akkodis.com Our team will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further steps in the selection process.