QA Team Leader / System Test Product Owner

The Opportunity

Join our Hitachi Energy Team to lead in the quality area for Mission Critical Communication systems. You as a QA Team Leader will have opportunity to assure quality for international projects working with interdisciplinary, talented teams for high reliable network solutions.

Link: FOX Multiservice Platform | Hitachi Energy

How you'll make an impact

• Lead QA team members to assure E2E product quality - expand existing team, searching for talented experts
• Coordinate test activities as a Product Owner in System Test
• As a Test Manager define test strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical requirements
• Create strategy and manage laboratory test setups to fulfill business needs
• Lead the development and automation of test procedures and frameworks
• Cooperate closely with QA managers, department leaders and cross-functional teams including developers, quality experts, DevOps, Product Owners, domain experts and system architects
• Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements
• Monitor and report on test progress and risks
• Define and adjust quality metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
• Support the adoption of QA best practices and mentor team members in test methodologies across SAFe/SCRUM R&D teams
• Focusing on safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• BSc or MSc degree in IT, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electronics or similar area
• 5+ years of experience in QA and test automation (including Python) with a focus on System Testing
• 3+ years of experience as a Team Leader
• Experience in Product Owner or Test Coordinator role
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks e.g. Pytest, UI test automation frameworks
• Experience with Linux systems, virtualization, containers, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure)
• Familiarity with Network management domain, e.g. VLANs configuration, understanding of TCP/IP stack or communication protocols (e.g., SNMP, MPLS), testing network management software is an advantage
• Experience with laboratory management is an advantage
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with an eagerness to thrive in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.