Staff Systems Test Engineer

itron; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron is seeking a highly motivated Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our engineering team. You will validate end-to-end product functionality, system integrations, and solution quality across software and hardware environments, leveraging test automation and AI-assisted testing tools.

Your responsibilities include developing test plans, executing manual and automated tests, designing automated scripts, using AI tools to optimize testing, analyzing results, and collaborating with developers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in software testing, systems testing, quality engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Web applications, computer systems, networks, and databases.
• Programming skills in C# or another modern programming language.
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts and SDLC/testing methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted testing tools.
• Experience with test management, debugging, logging, and defect-tracking tools.
• Experience with system integration testing, regression testing, and end-to-end validation.

Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end system functionality, architecture, workflows and integrations.
• Develop test plans, strategies, and detailed test cases.
• Execute manual and automated testing across functional, integration, regression, and system-level tests.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Utilize AI-based testing tools for test case generation and defect prediction.
• Apply ML-driven insights to identify trends and issues in logs and outputs.
• Analyze and document test outcomes with actionable findings and recommendations.
• Log and track defects; collaborate on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Review and optimize automated test suites and validation frameworks.
• Collaborate with development, product management, systems engineering, and customers; participate in agile ceremonies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Test automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

AI-enabled testing tools

Logging/defect-tracking tools

Scripting with C#

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating end-to-end product functionality, system integrations, and solution quality across software and hardware environments. You will leverage test automation, AI-assisted testing tools, and data-driven analysis techniques to improve product reliability, testing efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Understand end-to-end system and product functionality, architecture, workflows, and integrations.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and detailed test cases to validate system behavior and business requirements.
• Execute manual and automated testing across functional, integration, regression, and system-level test scenarios.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using modern automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Utilize AI-based testing tools to support test case generation, defect prediction, intelligent analysis, and test optimization.
• Apply basic machine learning-driven insights to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential issues within logs, system behavior, and test results.
• Analyze and document test outcomes with clear, actionable findings and recommendations.
• Identify, log, track, and communicate defects while collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Review, optimize, and maintain automated test suites, test procedures, and validation frameworks.
• Work with test management, automation, debugging, monitoring, and logging tools to improve overall testing effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, systems engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Participate in agile development activities including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support innovative approaches that improve validation efficiency, test coverage, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in software testing, systems testing, quality engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Web Applications, Computer Systems, Networks, and Databases.
• Programming skills in C# or another modern programming language.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP/OOPS) principles and design concepts.
• Experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies.
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts.
• Ability to utilize AI-assisted development, testing, and productivity tools.
• Experience working with test management, debugging, logging, and defect-tracking tools.
• Knowledge of system integration testing, regression testing, and end-to-end validation practices.

Professional Skills :

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable products.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and agile development environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

• Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, distributed systems, or enterprise software platforms.
• Familiarity with Utilities, Energy, Industrial IoT, or connected device ecosystems.
• Experience using AI-enabled testing, analytics, or quality engineering tools.
• Knowledge of performance testing, API testing, or security testing methodologies.
• Experience analyzing large volumes of test data and generating actionable quality insights.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and process improvement.
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams.

Work Model:

This position follows a hybrid work model. Candidates should be based in or near Bangalore and are expected to attend the office whenever required to support