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IT Trainee - Automated software test tool

Brussels

  • Organization: EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
  • Location: Brussels
  • Grade: Administrative support - FG I, Function Group 1, Contract Agent
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed


  • Type of traineeship: IT Trainee in the Design and Implementation of an automated software test tool

  • Location: Brussels

  • Directorate/Service: DECMA/RTD/NET - Network Management Unit

  • Publication date: 06/12/2018

  • Closing date: 28/02/2019 (Entended)

Your team

Within the "Directorate European Civil-Military Aviation", the Network Management Unit (DECMA/RTD/NET):



  • delivers integrated and validated solutions improving network performance;

  • conducts R&D activities for the evolution of the NM function (Regional, FAB & Local), including interfaces with airports and airspace users;

  • contributes to standardisation & ICAO;

  • supports deployment;

  • gives direction, stimulates & contributes to long-term network research.

Your role

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP


You will participate in the development of an automated software-testing tool for an Air Traffic Flow Management simulator (INNOVE). This simulator communicates with external client systems through SOAP B2B message exchanges.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Participate in developing Unit Tests of INNOVE B2B Services Sets:


    • Prepare automatic testing for a validation campaign of sets of B2B services. A logical order of service calls is required.

    • Automatically generate reports including test coverage, test description, the correct format of the B2B call answers, failure/success and time for completion for each B2B call.


  • Contribute to the development of Operational Scenario Tests making use of B2B Service Sets:


    • Implement the corresponding B2B calls to be ran automatically.

    • Provide capabilities to set modifiable input parameters for the scenario, based on templates.

    • There will be a need to retrieve variable parameters/results from previous B2B calls to be reused for a later call.

    • Provide the possibilities to output tables, lists; figures or graphs and reports as in Task1.


  • Support the Human Machine Interface Development:


    • Develop an HMI that will allow editing the scenario templates (and associated parameters) defined in Task2.

    • Develop an overall HMI for the test tool allowing an end user to test a new software delivery of INNOVE.



DESIRED DURATION


6 months

Your profile


  • Student in Information Technology.

  • Be familiar with Java, Python, SOAP, XML,...

  • Knowledge in Air Traffic Management would be an advantage, but not absolutely required.

  • The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Therefore, candidates must have an excellent command of English and/or French (written and verbal). Additional language knowledge may be an asset.

Useful information


  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of ECAC Member States only.

  • This opportunity falls under the Traineeship Programme Regulations.

  • A flat-rate allowance of €900 per month as a contribution towards living expenses will be granted.

  • Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up appointment and leave may be covered by means of a lump sum.

  • EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunity employer, promotes gender diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from female candidates.

  • Only the candidates who will be invited for an interview/test will be informed of the outcome of the selection.

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