Senior Test Engineer

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. With the advancement of AI, distributed energy resources and climate changes, humanity is becoming ever-more dependent on the stability and performance of the electrical grid. Itron is creating new ways for utilities and cities to effectively manage energy resources. Join us. We are looking for Senior Test Engineer to join our global team in building a scalable data-intensive cloud-native application within the grid planning and power engineering domain . The application stack includes Node.js/Typescript on the front end, Python and Java in the middle tier, and Postgres/Snowflake for storage and compute layers. What You’ll Do: Design, develop, and execute automated end‑to‑end tests for the frontend application as well as the backend API server. Execute manual tests to verify bug fixes or spot-check existing functionality. Participate in product design and architecture reviews to identify risks, gaps, and testability concerns early in the development cycle. Manage test case repository, keep track of test suite executions, maintain functional test environments. Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and frameworks. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in testing of web applications, including backend APIs. Knowledge of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and automation best practices. Working knowledge of SQL and databases Experience designing and implementing end‑to‑end test automation using programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Mocha, Chai). Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud‑based environments (Azure preferred). Familiarity with Linux virtual machines and cloud environments. Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative globally distributed team. What we offer: Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on the 21st century's biggest challenges: water, energy, and gas Personal development: language courses, soft skills, and technical training (Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.) R&D center with immense growth in the heart of Budapest at Palais Krausz Cutting-edge technologies (Cloud, IoT) Benefits: accident and life insurance, private outpatient care support, cafeteria, iPhone with a generous data allowance Strong culture promoting work-life balance, hybrid work, and flexibility Depending on your experience, this role is expected to offer between gross 15,000,000 HUF and 20,000,000 HUF annually. We review compensation regularly to stay competitive in the market. #LI-Hybrid #LI-VE1 Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected] . Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com