Test Automation Engineer - IDC

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy’s Enterprise Software R&D Unit is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to build and maintain automated tests and improve software quality. You will work with cross-functional teams to support reliable product releases and report to the R&D Team Manager.

Responsibilities include test plan development, API automation with Postman/Karate, and creating/maintaining regression suites. Strong focus on quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement in a global R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field with 5–8 years in test automation.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), VS Code, Git, test planning, test case design, and API automation (Postman, Karate).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to meet objectives.
• Test software features to ensure they meet designs and outcomes.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts with Playwright (JS/TS).
• Implement and monitor test automation to assess functionality, reliability, and quality.

Skills

Playwright automation

JavaScript/TypeScript

API automation

Test planning

Manual testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Postman

Karate Framework

Jira

Zephyr Scale

Job description

Job Description:

Job title: R&D Engineer – QA Automation Engineer

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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.