Location:
Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID:
R0117610Date Posted:
2026-02-05Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Software Quality Engineer to define and drive initiatives to improve software quality in collaboration with the R&D product lines.
In this role, you will ensure that product quality specifications align with corporate and customer standards, while shaping QA/QC policies that support world‑class development practices. You will work independently with limited supervision, coach junior team members, and solve complex problems that impact multiple product lines.
This is a full‑time position based in Krakow, Poland, with the mission to ensure software quality throughout the entire development lifecycle – from requirements and design, through implementation, verification, and validation.
How You’ll Make Impact
Support implementation of test automation and static analysis tools.
Lead source code and design reviews
Introduce, develop and promote best coding practices and principles, design and implementation patterns.
Drive improvements in software quality metrics development, implementation and reporting.
Drive initiatives to systematically analyze software defects and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
Define minimum software quality requirements and update tool usage standards.
Establish standards for the software development life cycle across the product lines
Additional Impact Areas
Risk mitigation: Proactively identify quality risks in early development phases to prevent costly late-stage defects.
Process leadership: Act as a key driver for continuous improvement in software development processes and quality culture.
Cross-functional collaboration: Bridge gaps between development, testing, and product management to ensure alignment on quality goals.
Innovation enablement: Scout and support adoption of modern tools and practices such as AI‑powered coding assistance, low-code/no-code platforms, DevSecOps, cloud-native development, and sustainable software engineering.
Your Background
Advanced knowledge in software quality assurance, software engineering, or a related field, typically gained through higher education and extensive professional experience.
Proven experience leading QA/QC initiatives across complex software development environments.
Very good understanding of test automation, static analysis, coding standards, and software lifecycle processes.
Experience coaching junior professionals and managing cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and navigate complex technical problem‑solving.
Very good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with development, testing, and product teams.
A continuous improvement mindset with enthusiasm for modern tooling, processes, and engineering methodologies.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
We can provide more information during the recruitment process.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.
*Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.