Senior QA Automation Engineer
Hitachi, Ltd.4 days ago
Kraków, PolandSenior
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute comprehensive functional and non-functional testing strategies.
- Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Validate real-life scenarios using physical laboratory equipment.
- Manage test execution and reporting with Zephyr Scale and Azure DevOps.
- Investigate and resolve software issues with developers and collaborate across teams to improve QA processes.
- Participate in Agile development and promote software testing best practices.
- Develop power-systems domain expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
- Mentor team members and advocate for quality assurance principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- At least 7 years of software quality assurance experience.
- Proven test automation experience using Python.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and testing tools.
- Understanding of version control systems such as Git.
- Knowledge of communication protocols including OPC, IEC 60870-5-104, MODBUS, and IEEE C37.118 is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous.
- Familiarity with BDD testing and Gherkin notation is a plus.
- ISTQB certification is a plus.
- Performance, security, or compliance testing experience is advantageous.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems, make quality-focused decisions, and communicate technical issues clearly in English.
- Willingness to develop power-systems expertise; prior power-systems knowledge is advantageous.
Benefits
- Private medical care and life insurance.
- Fitness and wellness programs.
- Benefits platform with discounts and perks.
- Employee Capital Plans (PPK).
- Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a home workplace.
- Spectacles and contact-lens allowance.
- Company events and team-building activities.
- Psychological support program.
- Free parking.
- Full-time, on-site role in Krakow, Poland.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.