Senior System Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 214,869 - 300,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior System Test team member in Kraków, Poland. You will perform tests and develop automation using Python while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a BSc or MSc and have strong experience in testing and automation tools.

The role involves contributing to laboratory expansion and ensuring quality in testing procedures. The company offers competitive benefits and supports your wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in Python testing.
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploration tests and develop automated tests in Python.
• Implement functional and non-functional tests.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python testing

Test automation tools

Collaboration

Network management

Linux systems

Education

BSc or MSc degree in IT, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electronics or similar

Tools

Pytest

Playwright

Git

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our team to assure quality for Hitachi Energy Mission Critical Communication systems! It is a unique opportunity for you to develop your skills in international, interdisciplinary, talented teams testing reliable network solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• As Senior System Test Team member, perform exploration tests and develop automated tests in Python
• Implement functional and non-functional tests
• Take part in the development and automation of test procedures and frameworks
• Create efficient test strategies and test infrastructure ensuring alignment with project goals and technical requirements
• Contribute to laboratory expansion by installing and configuring network equipment
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, quality experts, product owners, domain experts and system architects
• Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements, create and maintain test documentation including test plans and test reports
• Contribute to continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
• Support the adoption of QA best practices and mentor team members in test methodologies across SAFe/SCRUM R&D teams
• Focusing on safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• BSc or MSc degree in IT, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electronics or similar area
• At least 5+ years of experience in Python testing
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks including Pytest and UI test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright)
• Experience with Linux systems, Bash, Git, virtualization, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
• Network management skills, e.g. VLANs configuration, understanding of TCP/IP stack or communication protocols (e.g. SNMP, MPLS), testing network management software is an advantage
• Experience with laboratory test equipment is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, solutions-oriented approach, willingness to learn and strong communication skills with spoken and written English

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. We can provide more information during the recruitment process. We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.

• Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.

Publication date: 2026-04-30