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Job OverviewHitachi Energy is hiring a Test Engineer - GMS in Bengaluru for a full-time onsite position focused on software quality assurance for Generation Management Systems. The role involves planning testing activities, designing functional and non-functional test cases, executing test procedures, investigating defects, and working closely with development teams to improve product quality.The position is suited to an experienced QA professional who can understand engineering requirements and translate them into effective testing strategies. Knowledge of power system applications, energy generation management, and related operational technologies is valuable because the role supports software used in complex energy environments.Key ResponsibilitiesReview business requirements, solution designs, and functional specifications to determine appropriate testing approaches and test data needs.Prepare structured testing strategies and test plans that provide meaningful coverage of business and functional requirements.Design functional and non-functional test scenarios and test cases for software releases and customer-facing projects.Create, maintain, and execute test scripts through suitable test management tools.Track test progress, document results, and communicate testing status to relevant project stakeholders.Identify defects and investigate their behavior using available evidence and reproducible test conditions.Work closely with software developers to reproduce issues, validate fixes, and confirm that corrections meet expected requirements.Communicate product limitations, quality risks, and significant challenges discovered during testing.Build sufficient product and domain knowledge to contribute throughout the software development life cycle.Participate actively in Agile development activities and collaborate with other engineering functions.Support software quality improvement initiatives and help reduce delivery risks.Share testing knowledge and mentor other team members on effective QA practices and proven testing methodologies.Apply Hitachi Energy's principles of safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration in day-to-day engineering work.Required SkillsCandidates should have strong software quality assurance experience and the ability to create testing approaches from business and technical requirements. The role requires careful test design, disciplined execution, defect investigation, and clear reporting.Experience with functional and non-functional testing is important. Applicants should understand how to construct meaningful test cases, prepare appropriate test data, execute procedures, record results, and evaluate whether software behavior meets defined expectations.The position also requires analytical thinking and the ability to work with developers during defect investigation. Candidates should be comfortable identifying reproducible problems, discussing technical findings, validating fixes, and communicating risks to project teams.Preferred SkillsExperience in Energy, Generation Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, or SCADA environments is highly relevant. Understanding of Automatic Generation Control, Generation Planning, Economic Dispatch, and Reserve Management can be particularly useful for this role.Knowledge of test management tools such as Zephyr Scale for Jira and Azure DevOps is desirable. Experience building automated tests with tools such as Visual Studio, NUnit, or TestNG is also beneficial.Programming knowledge in C# or Java can strengthen a candidate's profile, especially when used for test automation or technical investigation.EducationA Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required according to the supplied job description. Candidates should highlight relevant engineering education along with software testing certifications, technical training, and domain knowledge where applicable.ExperienceThe position requires 5 or more years of experience. Candidates should demonstrate substantial experience in quality assurance, software testing, test planning, test execution, defect management, and quality improvement. Experience with engineering software, energy systems, or complex technical applications is particularly relevant.Required TechnologiesTest Management ToolsZephyr ScaleJiraAzure DevOpsVisual StudioNUnitTestNGC#JavaTest AutomationFunctional TestingNon-functional TestingSoftware Quality AssuranceAgile TestingPreferred Domain TechnologiesGeneration Management SystemsEnergy Management SystemsSCADAAutomatic Generation ControlGeneration PlanningEconomic DispatchReserve ManagementSoft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills are important because the role requires investigation of complex software issues and quality risks. Candidates should be able to make informed decisions about testing priorities and communicate findings clearly.Collaboration is another key requirement. The engineer will work with developers and other
