Power Systems QA Engineer | CI/CD & Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care and life保险

Fitness and wellness programs

Equipment for working from home

Home office allowance

Spectacles and contact lensesAllowance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Krakow is seeking a QA Engineer to join a product team developing advanced energy applications, including power system algorithms.

You will collaborate with software developers, researchers, and product management to deliver reliable energy solutions. The role focuses on planning and executing testing strategies, designing automated and manual test cases in a CI/CD environment, and validating with real lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in test automation using Python.
• Willingness to develop expertise in Power Systems; prior knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC, IEC 60870-5-104, MODBUS, and IEEE C37.118 is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with BDD testing approaches, including Gherkin notation, is a plus.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and testing tools.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, SDLC, and version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with performance, security, or compliance testing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies based on business requirements and solution designs.
• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Be part of a development team delivering customer-ready solutions.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to improve release quality.
• Work with physical laboratory equipment to validate real-life scenarios.
• Manage test execution and reporting using Zephyr Scale and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers to identify, investigate, and resolve software issues.
• Collaborate across teams to continuously improve QA processes and product reliability.
• Actively participate in Agile development processes and promote software testing best practices.
• Develop domain knowledge in Power Systems to support the full product lifecycle and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and advocate for quality assurance principles across the organization.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Team mentoring

QA methodologies

SDLC

Git

Gherkin/BDD

Automation design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Zephyr Scale

Git

Gherkin

OPC

IEC 60870-5-104

MODBUS

IEEE C37.118

Job description

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Krakow is seeking a QA Engineer to join a product team developing advanced energy applications, including power system algorithms.

You will collaborate with software developers, researchers, and product management to deliver reliable energy solutions. The role focuses on planning and executing testing strategies, designing automated and manual test cases in a CI/CD environment, and validating with real lab equipment.