ABB—Solution Engineer

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Description: At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Digital Solution Engineering Manager What we believe in ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We are an international pioneering technology leader writing the future of industrial digitalization. At the forefront is our Software Development Center, which provides industry-leading software and deep domain expertise to help the world's most asset-intensive industries solve their biggest challenges. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification, and digital solutions for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control systems, software, measurement, analytics, and services. Your role and responsibilities In this role, we are looking for software professionals to join our Industrial Automation Digital Organization. The role requires being part of a team with experience in a DevOps environment, focused on software lifecycle automation, build and release management, and CI/CD. You will primarily focus on engineering modern and agile environments using various DevOps and automation tools to support Application Lifecycle Management, while contributing to the development of enterprise platforms and solutions on on-premise and cloud platforms such as Azure. The work model for the role is: Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: - Establish and maintain suitable DevOps channels, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous build environments across platforms to accelerate software development and deployment processes. - Develop and maintain test automation frameworks (PyTest, Unittest), covering UI automation (Selenium, Playwright), API testing, regression, smoke testing, and database validation using Python. - Collaborate with the ABB project team in requirement gatherings, design discussions, documentation, and reviews, reporting daily activities, expected deliverables, and progress to the technical lead or manager. - Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and generative AI platforms to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and intelligent automation workflows. Qualifications for the role - Strong Python programming skills including Flask, metadata management, PL/SQL scripting, database packages, procedures, functions, triggers, views, and materialized views, with solid experience in data-driven and keyword-driven testing frameworks (PyTest, Unittest). - Proven experience in Web UI automation (Selenium, Playwright), API test automation, test case design and execution, automated regression and smoke testing, and test reporting and logging. - Solid experience with database systems (SQL/NoSQL) including MS SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Realtime DB, with capabilities in DB processing (partitioning, indexes), database validation, SQL testing, data quality tests, and basic UNIX scripting. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), source control management (Git), and establishing DevOps channels and continuous build environments across platforms. - Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, cloud platform concepts, and application containerization tools (Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes), along with familiarity with dashboards, language, database, and test technologies. - AI/ML integration experience, including working with GitHub Copilot, AI-powered code generation, automated testing, log analysis, and observability platforms to enhance development productivity and software quality. - Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with good customer-facing and coordination abilities, adherence to software development methodologies, and a proven track record of delivering solutions in complex customer system landscapes within predictable timelines and quality standards. More about us ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. The Process Automation (PA) business area (>$6B revenue in 2021, 22,000 employees) automates, electrifies, and digitalizes some of the most complex industrial infrastructures on this planet. Through its five divisions, we serve customers in the energy, process, and hybrid industries – from hydrocarbons, chemicals, water, mining, minerals, pulp & paper to marine and ports, and many more. PA stands at the heart of some of the most important shifts in society, helping energy-intense industries achieve safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations to enable a prosperous, low-carbon society. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/home For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning Skills: python programming, ci/cd integration, sql, devops, selenium, api test automation, web ui automation, unittest, pl/sql scripting, database validation, nosql, ms sql, oracle, mongodb, jenkins, azure devops, git, kubernetes, playwright, github copilot, ai-powered code generation, automated testing, observability platforms, application containerization, data-driven testing frameworks