Grid Software QA Lead — Quality Strategy & Compliance

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków seeks an experienced Quality Assurance leader to define QA strategy across SDLC, spanning agile, waterfall and hybrid models, and to govern data-driven quality KPIs for mission-critical grid software.

You will lead audits, drive root cause analyses, and collaborate with engineering, product and service teams to deliver secure, reliable software to utilities worldwide; a strong leadership presence and a passion for high-quality outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of software Quality Assurance experience.
• 5+ years in process definition for developing and delivering software.
• Proven track record setting and monitoring quality KPIs for complex software.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on RCAs and preventive actions.
• Experience QA across all SDLC stages; proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Effective communicator and people leader for cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
• Familiar with audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 12207; process rollout experience.
• Knowledge of waterfall, agile, and hybrid lifecycles; cloud and on-prem deployment; QA tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the QA strategy and annual quality improvement plans across the SDLC.
• Define and track quality KPIs; report concise progress updates to leadership.
• Lead audits and reviews for compliance and effectiveness; drive follow-up actions.
• Resolve escalated customer issues and lead root cause analyses to closure.
• Approve test strategies and plans; ensure comprehensive, risk-based coverage.
• Validate data behind KPIs; correct inconsistencies and strengthen governance.
• Evaluate and improve SDLC tools and configurations; introduce fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Explore AI and industry trends to enhance quality assessment and efficiency.
• Foster a learning culture through structured lessons-learned and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable external and internal regulations.

Skills

QA lifecycle

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Audits & compliance

Data-driven KPIs

AI trend awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Kraków seeks an experienced Quality Assurance leader to define QA strategy across SDLC, spanning agile, waterfall and hybrid models, and to govern data-driven quality KPIs for mission-critical grid software.

You will lead audits, drive root cause analyses, and collaborate with engineering, product and service teams to deliver secure, reliable software to utilities worldwide; a strong leadership presence and a passion for high-quality outcomes are essential.