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R&D Senior QA Automation Software Engineer

Hitachi brings together world's greatest minds to drive innovation and technology solutions for a better future, focusing on sustainability and smart infrastructure.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Energy

Job Description

Hitachi Energy Services is seeking a Senior QA Automation Software Engineer to join their Grid Automation R&D unit in Krakow. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining quality assurance processes for mission-critical, real-time systems using C/C++ technology stack deployed on Microsoft Azure.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in power grid solutions, focusing on reliability, performance, and security. As a senior member of the team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing automated test frameworks, leading QA initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. The role combines technical expertise in test automation with leadership responsibilities in a global, agile environment.

Working at Hitachi means joining a company that brings together the world's greatest minds to drive innovation and create solutions for a better future. The company culture promotes collaboration, creativity, and personal growth, with opportunities to work on projects that have real-world impact in sustainability and smart infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in QA automation, particularly with C/C++ systems, along with experience in cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices. This role offers the chance to work on long-lasting, efficient, and secure products that are crucial to global infrastructure, while being part of a dynamic team that values quality-first culture and continuous improvement.

Benefits include working with cutting-edge technology, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in critical infrastructure solutions. The position is based in Krakow, Poland, offering the opportunity to work in one of Europe's most vibrant tech hubs while contributing to Hitachi's global mission of powering good in society through technology innovation.

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Responsibilities For R&D Senior QA Automation Software Engineer

  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and pipelines for embedded and cloud-integrated C/C++ solutions
  • Define and execute test strategies covering functional, integration, system, performance, and security validation
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) by integrating automated tests
  • Collaborate with software engineers to understand requirements, architecture, and system behavior
  • Analyze and report test results and identify root causes
  • Lead QA initiatives and mentor junior engineers
  • Foster best practices in automated testing and quality engineering
  • Participate in cross-disciplinary team activities

Requirements For R&D Senior QA Automation Software Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in QA automation with focus on C/C++ systems
  • Experience with automated test frameworks (Google Test, Catch2) and scripting
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, pipelines, containers, and cloud deployments
  • Strong knowledge of test design techniques
  • Familiarity with SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and version control tools
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Experience with security testing and code analysis tools (preferred)

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