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. We are looking for a Test Engineer to help ensure the quality of our next-generation Advanced Metering Platform and IoT solutions. This role combines strong functional testing   expertise   with hands-on automation development.     The ideal candidate is passionate about quality engineering and can design, execute, and automate test scenarios across UI, API, and integrated system workflows. The engineer will work closely with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Technical Leads to build scalable automated test coverage using   Playwright, TypeScript,   and   JavaScript , while contributing to overall product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Work with Software Engineers, Tech Leads, and Product Managers to understand product architecture, business workflows, and feature implementation.   Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new and existing functionality.   Execute   functional , integration, exploratory, and regression testing.   Design, develop, and   maintain   automated test frameworks .   Create and   maintain   automated UI, API, and end-to-end test suites.   Perform API validation and automation testing for microservices and distributed applications.   Build automation solutions.   Identify , document, troubleshoot, and track defects through resolution.   Participate in Agile activities including planning, story refinement, estimation, reviews, and retrospectives.   Collaborate with development teams to improve product testability and overall quality.   Contribute automated tests to CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.   Drive continuous improvement in automation coverage, test execution efficiency, and release confidence.

Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, processes, and quality engineering practices.   Hands-on experience in functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.   Experience developing and   maintaining   automated test solutions.   Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.     Technical Qualifications   BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.   Experience testing   REST/SOAP   web service API.   Knowledge of   Java   programming   language .   Comfortable working in   Linux/Unix   environments.   Working knowledge of   SQL and relational   databases .   Strong hands-on experience with   Playwright,   TypeScript   and   JavaScript .   Experience with   Git, Jira, Jenkins, Azure DevOps , or similar engineering tools.   Experience integrating   automated tests into CI/CD   pipelines.   Understanding of   test automation architecture and framework design.

Experience testing cloud-native and microservices-based applications.   Experience testing event-driven systems and message brokers.   Experience with Docker and containerized applications.   Experience with performance, scalability, or reliability testing.   Experience in IoT, AMI, utility, energy, or telecommunications domains.

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.     As   we're   open to considering candidates with   different levels