Senior Test Automation Engineer

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The opportunity

Join our Data & Analytics team and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of enterprise data solutions. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET), you will help build confidence in our Azure-based analytics ecosystem by designing automated testing solutions that support data pipelines, warehousing, and business intelligence reporting.

In this role, you will work closely with Data Engineers, BI Developers, and business stakeholders to establish quality standards, improve testing practices, and ensure that data-driven insights are accurate, trusted, and scalable.

How you'll make an impact

• Drive quality across modern Azure-based data and analytics platforms.
• Build and enhance automated testing capabilities for data engineering and reporting solutions.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data throughout its lifecycle.
• Support the validation of complex data transformations, integrations, and business rules.
• Contribute to the development of testing standards, quality gates, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and improve solution reliability.
• Integrate testing activities into CI/CD processes and continuous delivery practices.
• Investigate data quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a quality-first mindset within the Data & Analytics organization.

Your background

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience in test automation, software quality engineering, or SDET roles.
• Solid programming skills in Python and experience with test automation frameworks.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with large-scale data environments.
• Experience validating ETL/ELT processes, data warehouses, or analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure data services, including Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD practices and DataOps/TestOps practices.
• Understanding of data quality, data modeling, and analytics testing principles.
• Experience supporting reporting and business intelligence solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in international teams.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

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

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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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.