Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business. Our people are the force of meaningful progress. We enable the incredible with data – from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives. We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation. Together, we create a sustainable future for all. 

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire the future.

Overview :

We are looking for Principal SDET/Architect for our R& D team in Bangalore location.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement scalable test automation frameworks and tools using industry-standard practices. Lead the development and execution of test automation strategies across the entire SDLC, including unit testing, integration testing, API testing, UI testing, and performance testing. Leverage your knowledge of K8s concepts (pods, deployments, services, etc.) to configure and manage the test environment. Participate in the selection and implementation of testing tools that integrate seamlessly with Kubernetes Assess and enhance the performance of the QA automation framework to guarantee high efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability of testing operations. Review code for testability and identify potential defects early in the development process. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in testing methodologies and tools. Drive the adoption of best practices in test automation within the organization. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback on technical design decisions. Mentor and guide junior SDETs, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications: Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on automation. Expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber). Experience with API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured ). Experience with performance testing tools (e. g., K6, JMeter). Hands on OOPS, programming/ coding exp in Python & Java (Mandatory) Good experience of scripting languages like Python, Shell Scripts, Java, Rust, JavaScript, Bash scripting and Linux Deep understanding of different test automation approaches (keyword-driven, Data-driven, BDD, hybrid) Sufficient knowledge of RDBMS – PostgreSQL Strong understanding of cloud-native principles and containerization technologies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes concepts, including deployments, services, networking, and security. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and their integration with testing processes within a K8s environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Desirable skills:
An exposure of GenAI Technologies like Co-Pilot or similar models About us   We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.     #LI-SP7

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion   

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.   

How we look after you  

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.   

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.