Senior Software Engineer, L90 Interlocking Product Team
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of
the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology.
From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and
innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get
stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Brief task description
As a Senior Software Engineer in the L90 Interlocking Product Team, you will play a
critical role in delivering a fully functional and integrated software product, aligning with
the customer's overall solution. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders,
including architects, business analysts, product design authorities, and product line
managers.
Your responsibilities extend beyond individual projects, as the products you develop
are part of ongoing product lines, requiring you to take a long-term, strategic view in all
decisions. You will also contribute to product planning and support the Project Manager
with resource management, estimation, and overall project planning.
In addition to customer-specific projects, you will participate in the design and
estimation of new offerings and engage in activities related to the long -term product
strategy. Development will take place in a professional environment, in close cooperation
with local experts or teams in Germany. You will also be responsible for supporting testing
teams by providing technical guidance, ensuring that the software meets quality and
performance standards, and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving any issues identified
during the testing phases.
Professional competency
Education and experience:
• Technical Bachelor degree
• Strong Programming Expertise: Proficiency in C language
• Scripting (shell, python) would be a plus
• Work experience in a mission critical / safety critical or transportation domain
Personal competencies:
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a strong track record of
delivering successful software products
• Architectural Understanding: Ability to work closely with architects to translate high -
level solution architecture into detailed software design
• Support for Testing: Ability to work closely with testers, offering technical support to
ensure thorough validation, and assisting in resolving issues that arise during testing
phases
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with teams across
multiple disciplines (design, product management, business analysis) and
geographic locations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Work experience in both waterfall and iterative software development processes
• Knowledge of the following (or similar) tools: Polarion/DOORS, JIRA/ClearQuest
• Would be a plus: experience in or domain knowledge of transportation
Languages:
• English (very good reading and writing)
• German would be a plus
Benefits:
• Excellent career opportunity with a professional development path in a multinational
environment, challenging projects with high safety requirements training opportunities,
attractive salary, medical care, life insurance, restaurant tickets, sports programs, short
Friday.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences
in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity,
religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are
proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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