Test Automation Engineer

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Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification powering a sustainable future with innovative grid technologies and digital solutions. Were inspiring the next era of sustainable energy making electricity more accessible to all and empowering societies to thrive.

IVRS (Integration Verification Release and Support) is a department within Grid Integration Modular Advanced Control HVDC (GI MACH) working with securing the quality of the MACH platform the brain of the HVDC station. We are responsible for verification of the MACH Platform towards high level requirements and for releasing the platform to our customers.

IVRS is developing a robust CI/CD pipeline to revolutionize delivery of the MACH platform in an HVDC project. Join the GI MACH team to help build a next-generation data platform that unifies data from diverse sources creating a single source of truth for code development design and manufacturing.

IVRS is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain environment framework and tools to allow automated test suites to be developed and performed. As a test automation engineer you will play an important role in the transformation of GI MACH manual software deliveries to automated CI/CD pipelines.

How youll make an impact

• Design develop and maintain automated test framework and tools primarily using Azure DevOps environment. Development in Python and working with various test equipment tools.
• Support testers with automation in new test setups development of new testcases and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with architect development and test teams to understand test requirements create suitable test automation solutions and improve testability.
• Execute automated tests analyze results and report defects accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for automation develop new automation solutions and continuously improve existing test automation processes.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability maintainability and quality of automated tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and frequent software releases.
• Stay up-to-date with industrys best practices and emerging technologies in test automation.
• Document test automation processes frameworks and results clearly and concisely.

Your background

• Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python.
• Experience in test automation and test automation frameworks preferably with both hardware and software. e.g testing of embedded systems and Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) testing
• Experience of software development following SOLID object-oriented design principles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps Jenkins GitLab CI).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies tools and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong English communication skills Swedish is advantage.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual fueling engagement performance and growth. By prioritizing well being we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to submit your application already today.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström

Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid 46 (10); Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional 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.