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Compile and analyze statistical data.\nTo ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process and draft quality assurance policies and procedures.\nInvestigate customer complaints and product issues.\nEnsure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.\nResponsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\nLiving Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\nYour Background:\nRequired bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field with 5 to 8 years’ experience in automation of test scenarios. Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.\nStrong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications, analytical and problem-solving skills.\nHands On Experience in Software - Playwright Automation / JavaScript / TypeScript / VS Code / Git / Test Planning / Test Cases / Manual Test Execution / Jira / Zephyr Scale / Postman / Karate Framework / API Automation.\nExpert Knowledge of programming language JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python. Meticulous attention to detail.\nKnowledge of the following will be a plus - Selenium / Java / Eclipse / BDD Frameworks / TDD Frameworks / SQL / XML / Json / PostgreSQL / Appium / Mobile Automation / CI/CD Concepts / GitHub Copilot / Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills.\nGood database skills with knowledge of SQL & Postgres.\nMore about us:\nExcited about a new opportunity? If this sounds like you, we’d like to see your application! Our selection process is ongoing, so don’t wait-apply today!\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs 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. 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