QA Engineer - Power Systems & Automation

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

WFH equipment or home workspace setup

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Kraków invites a QA Engineer to shape testing strategy for advanced energy applications, including state estimation for electrical networks. You will collaborate with developers, researchers, and product management to deliver reliable energy solutions.

You will design automated/manual tests, integrate with CI/CD via Azure DevOps, and mentor teammates while expanding domain knowledge in Power Systems. A strong QA background and experience with Python are essential.

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 or experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC, IEC 60870-5-104, MODBUS, and IEEE C37.118 is an 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 Git.

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

Python test automation

QA methodologies

Agile/Scrum

Test design

Git version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Kraków invites a QA Engineer to shape testing strategy for advanced energy applications, including state estimation for electrical networks. You will collaborate with developers, researchers, and product management to deliver reliable energy solutions.

You will design automated/manual tests, integrate with CI/CD via Azure DevOps, and mentor teammates while expanding domain knowledge in Power Systems. A strong QA background and experience with Python are essential.