Senior R&D Engineer DevOps - IDC

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a global team delivering robust software for energy solutions.

The role focuses on building, packaging, and deploying applications, improving configuration management, and automating tasks with scripting across Windows and Linux environments. Strong DevOps and coding skills across multiple languages are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with build management tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in shell scripting and multiple programming languages.
• Knowledge of Linux (Red Hat preferred) administration.
• Understanding of Agile development processes.
• Experience across Windows and Linux environments is beneficial.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and ensure software quality.

Responsibilities

• Build, package and deploy software product applications on internal test systems
• Help implement process and tools improvements related to configuration management
• Perform entry-level debugging of the source code to facilitate resolution of integration problems
• Automate repetitive tasks by scripting and development of software tools
• Share your experience and skills with other team members
• Use agile development methodologies that require active participation in all team’s duties
• Train and mentor others on how to test software and how to apply proven testing methodologies, improve software quality and reduce quality risks

Skills

Shell scripting

PowerShell

Perl

ksh

bash

Python

C++

C#

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Azure CI/CD pipelines

Podman Containers

Ansible

Kafka

MSI packaging

RPM packaging

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Software Development Engineer

Join Hitachi and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

It is an exciting time to join Hitachi Energy which now combines Hitachi’s complementary strengths to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience inheriting from ABB & ABB Power Grids. We are now well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener grid. Join us on this exciting journey.

Hitachi Energy is seeking Senior DevOps Engineer for its Bangalore, IN location and be part of a global organization with offices in Houston, San Jose (CA.), Vasteras (Sweden) and Krakow (Poland). Under limited direction, perform complex assignments requiring diversified knowledge Software development and software engineering to cost effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives. Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve quality and increase customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities

• Build, package and deploy software product applications on internal test systems
• Help implement process and tools improvements related to configuration management
• Perform entry-level debugging of the source code to facilitate resolution of integration problems
• Automate repetitive tasks by scripting and development of software tools
• Share your experience and skills with other team members
• Use agile development methodologies that require active participation in all team’s duties.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Train and mentor others on how to test software and how to apply proven testing methodologies, improve software quality and reduce quality risks

Your background:

• Experience with build management tools (Azure DevOps , GIT and Jenkins), Hands on experience on creating Azure CI/CD pipelines
• GIT repo via ADO. ADO as work item management + build pipelines and container repo.
• Windows and Linux (Red Hat preferred) knowledge at administration level
• Development skills, preferably shell scripting: PowerShell, Perl, ksh, bash, but also Python, C++/C#/Java
• Knowledge of MSI and RPM packaging and Podman Containers
• Knowledge of Linux, Ansible,Kafka
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5-10 years of experience.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to problems and make decisions regarding quality matters.
• Possess a diversified knowledge of engineering, electric utilities, and related functions.
• In-depth knowledge of product development and Agile processes.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.