Senior QA Automation Engineer

Hitachi Energy is a global technology company developing future-proof solutions for crucial infrastructure worldwide, focusing on modern power grid solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in QA and 3+ years in QA automation with a strong focus on systems built using .Net Framework.
• Strong knowledge of test design techniques including black box, white box, performance, and regression testing.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and version control tools like Git.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, pipelines, containers, and deployment in cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with testing desktop applications.
• Experience with security testing, static/dynamic code analysis tools, and compliance standards is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English; ability to explain technical issues clearly.

• Define and execute test strategies covering functional, integration, system, performance, and security validation.
• Collaborate with software engineers to understand requirements, architecture, and system behavior to create effective test cases.
• Analyse and report test results, identify root causes, and work with development teams on resolution and continuous improvement.
• Advocate for quality-first culture, process improvement, and testability in product design.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and pipelines for graphical UI solutions.
• Lead QA initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and foster best practices in automated testing and quality engineering.
• Participate actively as a member of a cross-disciplinary team focused on common goals.