Senior System Test Engineer

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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.

Link: FOX Multiservice Platform | Hitachi Energy

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 and advantage

• Ability to work independently, solutions-oriented approach, willingness to learn and strong communication skills with spoken and written English

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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.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance​

• Access to fitness and wellness programs​

• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​

• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​

• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​

• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​

• Company events and team‑building activities​

• Psychological support program​

• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional 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.