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. Itron, a technology leader in the energy and smart grid sector, is seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer to join our motivated and talented Distributed Intelligence team. You will become a key contributor in implementation of next generation distributed intelligence applications which will enable our customers solve complex grid operations use cases. Duties and Responsibilities Create and execute comprehensive test plans for system verification Work closely with server software and embedded developers to ensure the full integration of quality products Log detailed defect records for engineering, including step-by-step instructions to recreate the fault Develop and execute manual, automated functional test suites Lead the development team members in methodologies, tools, and metrics to ensure highest quality products Communicate effectively in writing and orally, with both local/remote sites Required Skills & Experience Experience in quality engineering experience Experience testing C# software on Azure Experience with one of C#, C++, Python programming languages in a Linux environment Test Automation skills such as Selenium Preferred Skills & Experience Experience working in energy, or networking domains Strong oral and written communication skills are essential Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards Knowledge of SQL Server Previous AMI, EV, or Analytics solutions validation experience preferred Physical Demands : This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. Travel:1- 10% #Li-MB1 Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.