Test Engineering Graduate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Test Engineering Graduate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Tuam 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. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly. Educational Background Recent Graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related STEM field. Job: Process Trainee/Apprentice/VIE Organization: Industrial Testing Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Apprentice (Fixed Term) Job Type: Graduate Job Posting Date: 2026-06-03 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com