Automation Engineer

At Itron, we're building the digital foundation for the next generation of utility infrastructure. Our Resiliency Solutions business helps the world's largest energy providers modernize how they plan, build, inspect, and operate the networks that power communities every day. As utilities invest hundreds of billions of dollars in grid modernization, storm hardening, renewable integration, and critical infrastructure expansion, we're creating the platform that connects the field, the office, and the enterprise in real time.

Joining our team means becoming part of Locusview, Itron's fast-growing Resiliency Solutions business unit, a unique environment that combines the speed, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of a technology startup with the scale, resources, and global reach of an industry leader. This is more than a product opportunity; it's a chance to help shape a rapidly expanding platform at the center of one of the world's largest infrastructure transformations. As we continue to expand into new markets, workflows, technologies, and use cases, the opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact are virtually limitless. For ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the journey.

Position Overview:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our products. The role works closely with QA, developers, and product managers to deliver scalable and robust test automation solutions across the system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Join one of our R&D teams and collaborate with developers to design, build, and test innovative solutions.
• Research, design, and execute test plans to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of new and existing features.
• Design and implement automation architecture, transitioning from end-to-end UI testing to code-level automation.
• Analyze existing R&D processes and develop automation infrastructure to improve unit testing, API testing, and overall test coverage.
• Design, develop, and execute automated functional and regression tests for software products.
• Maintain and enhance the existing automation infrastructure and automated test suites.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure high-quality, testable software.
• Document, analyze, and communicate automation test results and quality metrics.
• Investigate test failures and perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating, maintaining, and improving automated tests.
• Continuously learn new technologies and proactively expand technical and professional skills.

Requirements:

• At least 1.5 years of experience in QA Automation
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and UI automation frameworks, including TypeScript
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for complex, multi-layered systems using Java-based automation frameworks
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Familiarity with relational databases (SQL)
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and communication skills