QA Engineer- Power Factory Automation

E-Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience in software testing. Applicants should have a strong background in power systems engineering and familiarity with scripting languages like Python. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in test management tools and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA roles with exposure to the energy domain.
• Strong understanding of power systems concepts (e.g., load flow analysis).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).

Skills

Software Testing

Power Systems Concepts

Scripting Languages (Python, DPL, DSL)

Test Management Tools (JIRA, TestRail)

Version Control (Git)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Required Skill Set
• 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA roles, with mandatory exposure to the energy or utilities domain-either through professional experience or academic background in electrical/power systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of power systems concepts (e.g., load flow, fault analysis, contingency analysis).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, DPL, or DSL).
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Nice to Have
• Hands-on experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar power system simulation tools.
• Exposure to automation testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data validation techniques and working with large datasets.