Sr. R&D Engineer – Software Development Engineer in Testing

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Testing to design and execute comprehensive test plans for enterprise software. You will automate tests, implement validation strategies, and work with developers to resolve defects, ensuring high-quality, reliable software releases.

The role requires 5–9 years in test automation, strong C# knowledge, and hands-on experience with Jira, Selenium, and QA databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• 5–9 years of experience in automation of test scenarios
• Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong knowledge of QA databases and applications
• Hands-on experience in Test Planning, Test Cases, Manual Test Execution, Jira, Zephyr Scale and Selenium
• Expert knowledge of C# programming
• Knowledge of OPC UA Protocol
• Good SQL and PostgreSQL skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure objectives are met.
• Test software features and systems to determine design outcomes.
• Implement and monitor test scripts for functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Identify and remedy defects within production processes.
• Recommend and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure QA standards.
• Compile and analyze statistical data.
• Ensure user expectations are met during testing.
• Draft QA policies and procedures.
• Investigate customer issues and product problems.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Test planning

Test case design

Automation testing

Manual testing

C#

OPC UA Protocol

SQL

PostgreSQL

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Zephyr Scale

Selenium

Job description

Hitachi Energy is looking for Software Development Engineer in Testing who specialize in Dot Net framework to join our team, grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and test products that empower our customers. Every day, you’ll work with team members across disciplines testing highly available, scalable, and reliable software. The Software Quality Engineer works on technical challenges and facilitates collaborative efforts within the scrum team and across product teams, in support of the frequent delivery of quality software to the customer

Design software test plans, cases, scripts, processes, automation, and procedures used to ensure that software operates within defined requirements as noted in epics, stories, and acceptance criteria. Implement and execute software test plans, manual testing, test automation, and validation strategies. Identify and investigate issues and risks found during testing. Work closely with software developers in resolution of problems. Also help debug software products using systematic testing and exploration.Maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to verify the state of existing functionality in the system under test, and recommend corrective actions where needed.

As a Sr. R&D Engineer – Software Development Engineer in Testing for Enterprise Software R&D Unit you will be a part of the respective local department, but also report to the R&D Team Manager.

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met.
• Test software features and systems to determine success in achieving the intended designs and outcomes
• Implement and monitor test scripts to assess functionality, reliability, performance, and quality of the service or product.
• Identify and remedy defects within the production process.
• Recommend, implement, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality assurance standards are upheld.
• Compile and analyze statistical data.
• Ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process.
• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Investigate customer complaints and product issues.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field with 5 to 9 years’ experience in Automation of test scenarios.
• Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Hands On Experience in Software’s –Test Planning/Test Cases/Manual Test Execution/Jira/Zephyr Scale/Selenium
• Expert Knowledge of programming language - C#
• Knowledge of OPC UA Protocol
• Knowledge of the following will be a plus - SQL/XML/Json/PostMan/Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills
• Good database skills with knowledge of SQL & Postgres

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure, whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data centre, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.