QA Engineer II

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit  fluenceenergy.com . Job Description: Key Responsibilities   Product Validation & Quality Assurance   Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures.  Validate functional, integration, system, end-to-end, and regression requirements.  Perform software verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle.  Review product requirements and technical specifications to identify test scenarios and quality risks.  Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.  Participate in release readiness reviews and ensure product quality standards are met.  Advocate quality engineering best practices and shift-left testing principles.  Test Automation   Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks.  Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript  Experience with one or more automation frameworks : Pytest, Selenium, Robot Framework, Cypress, Playwright  Create automated test suites for:  Web applications  APIs  Backend services  Industrial control systems  Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.  Improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, and reporting capabilities.  Industrial Automation & Controls Testing   Validate control system applications.  Test communication interfaces and protocols such as:  Modbus  MQTT  OPC UA  IEC 61850 (preferred)  Validate interactions between software applications and field devices, controllers, PLCs, and SCADA systems.  Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test activities.  Participate in system-level testing and customer acceptance testing where required.  Required Qualifications   Education   Bachelor's Degree (BE/B.Tech) in:  Electrical Engineering  Electronics & Communication Engineering  Computer Science  Related Engineering Discipline  Experience   5-7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Test Engineering.  Experience in automation testing of enterprise software products and industrial control systems.  Proven experience developing automated test solutions and frameworks.  Tools & Technologies   Git / GitHub  Jenkins / GitHub Actions  CI/CD pipelines  Linux environments  Docker  REST APIs  Test Management Tools (Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail)  Preferred Qualifications   Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).  Experience with containerized…