About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Paço de Arcos, Portugal (Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to verify the functionality and performance of our platform. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the correct installation of platform components and integrating automated tests into our platform's continuous integration pipeline to provide real-time feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

Automated Testing Development:

Design and develop automated test scripts using Python or other relevant programming languages for both frontend and backend components of the platform).

Collaborate with the DevOps team to identify test scenarios and requirements.

Ensure the scalability and maintainability of automated test suites.

API Testing:

Test the APIs of platform components to verify their functionality and integration.

Develop automated tests to validate API endpoints and responses.

Perform integration testing to ensure seamless communication between different modules.

Continuous Integration:

Integrate automated tests into our platform's continuous integration pipeline.

Configure automated test execution within CI/CD tools for real-time feedback.

Monitor test results and analyze failures to identify root causes and address issues promptly.

Quality Assurance:

Collaborate with QA team members to define testing strategies and best practices.

Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and test coverage.

Work closely with developers to ensure that quality is built into the software development process.

Documentation and Reporting:

Document test cases, test plans, and test results for future reference.

Generate test reports and metrics to track testing progress and identify areas for improvement.

Communicate test findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in test automation and software development.
• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, Robot Framework).
• Experience with API testing and integration testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Fluent English language, spoken and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Certification in software testing or related areas (e.g., ISTQB).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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