Test Automation Engineer - IDC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,300,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy’s Enterprise Software R&D Unit is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Bengaluru to develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript. You will work across cross-functional teams to improve software quality and support reliable releases.

Strong automation skills and experience with API testing are essential. The role involves designing test plans, maintaining regression suites, and ensuring compliance with QA standards in a global R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field with 5–8 years of automation experience.
• Experience in QA testing, auditing, and testing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation using JavaScript/TypeScript; familiarity with VS Code, Git, Jira, Zephyr Scale, Postman and Karate.
• Knowledge of SQL and Postgres is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure objectives are met.
• Test software features to verify design and outcomes.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Implement and monitor test automation for functionality, reliability, performance, and quality.
• Perform API testing and automation using Postman and Karate Framework.
• Create and maintain test cases, manual tests, regression suites, and defect tracking in Jira/Zephyr Scale.
• Ensure QA standards and regulatory compliance; address customer issues.

Skills

Playwright automation

JavaScript

TypeScript

VS Code

Git

Test planning

Test cases

Manual test execution

Jira

Zephyr Scale

Postman

Karate Framework

API automation

Java

Python

SQL

Postgres

Selenium

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems or related field

Tools

Jira

Zephyr Scale

Postman

Karate Framework

Playwright

VS Code

Git

Job description

Job title: R&D Engineer – QA Automation Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity: Join Hitachi Energy’s Enterprise Software R&D Unit as a QA Automation Engineer. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automated tests, improve software quality, and support reliable product releases using modern tools and practices. This role offers opportunities to solve technical challenges, expand your expertise, and grow in a global R&D environment. You will report to the R&D Team Manager.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• To develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met.
• To test software features and systems to determine success in achieving the intended designs and outcomes.
• To design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• To implement and monitor test automation scripts to assess functionality, reliability, performance, and quality of the service or product and identify and remedy defects within the production process.
• To perform API testing and API automation using Postman and Karate Framework.
• To create and maintain test cases, manual test execution, regression suites, and defect tracking using Jira and Zephyr Scale.
• Recommend, implement, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality assurance standards are upheld.
• Compile and analyze statistical data.
• To ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process and draft quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Investigate customer complaints and product issues.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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.

Your Background

• Required bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field with 5 to 8 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, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands On Experience in Software – Playwright Automation / JavaScript / TypeScript / VS Code / Git / Test Planning / Test Cases / Manual Test Execution / Jira / Zephyr Scale / Postman / Karate Framework / API Automation.
• Expert Knowledge of programming language JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the following will be a plus – Selenium / Java / Eclipse / BDD Frameworks / TDD Frameworks / SQL / XML / Json / PostgreSQL / Appium / Mobile Automation / CI/CD Concepts / GitHub Copilot / Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills.
• Good database skills with knowledge of SQL & Postgres.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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