Senior Software QA Engineer

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The opportunity

Join our quality assurance team and help ensure quality across our SCADA product, Network Manager. You will work with software quality professionals, developers and automation specialists to challenge complex front-end and back-end systems before release. This role offers opportunities to grow as a technical leader in a global software organization.

Developers build it, customers use it, and testers make sure both sleeps well at night. Join our quality team and help deliver reliable SCADA solutions that support power grids worldwide. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, finding issues before they become problems, and driving a culture of quality, this could be the perfect next step

How you’ll make an impact

• Run test scenarios and system tests to ensure quality before release.
• Write and maintain test scenarios ensuring requirements are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, projects and customers.
• Assess functionality and tests for automation opportunities.
• Participate in defining test strategies and test plans.
• Verify bug fixes and support continuous quality improvements.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a strong quality culture.
• Test large-scale SCADA systems including front-end applications and back-end servers.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Several years of software testing experience, preferably in large and complex systems, e.g. SCADA or similar.
• Hands-on experience with design and maintaining system test scenarios; familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence. Experience with agile frameworks such as Scrum.
• Knowledge of test methodologies, strategies, and system testing.
• Experience with functional, performance, and security and automation testing for SCADA.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent practical experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Experience working with Linux operating system and knowledge of network protocols
• Eager to learn and challenge yourself.

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 type of contract. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Network Manager is a SCADA system used by customers worldwide to operate and monitor power grids. The system includes redundant servers, near real-time operation, high availability requirements, strong security demands and large-scale data acquisition capabilities.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay - apply today!

Please note that we are hiring for multiple positions.

This role follows a hybrid work model with at least 50% office presence.

Recruiting Manager Syed Shah, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Adnan Glibo, +46 107-38 63 78 15; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 45. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, [email protected].

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

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.