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 organisation 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. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) As a Software Analyst, your primary responsibilities will be to transfer your academic experience to the railway signaling domain by contributing to the development and testing of components of operationally or safety-critical software systems. You work under the supervision of a Senior Software Analyst or a Technical Specialist to develop your expertise in both software engineering and the engineering processes that govern activities. You will analyze, develop and integrate changes to software applications, adhering to the existing design patterns and development process for safety critical software development. Key Accountabilities: Modifies and extends existing designs, codes, debugs, writes test procedures and tests software code. Produces, under supervision, detailed impact analyses of changes to multiple software components. Reviews code, test procedures and test results. Produces and executes integration tests on simulated or target hardware test benches. Identifies the root cause and implements corrections for software defects. Proactively understands the planning constraints of assignments, plans and executes accordingly. Is curious to learn and propose improvement Key Requirement: Must have completed Graduation and possess any relevant working experience; Relevant Academic Projects will also be considered. University degree in Computer sciences, Engineering or a closely related field. Entry level analysis skills, able to diagnose issues based on application logs and correlate events to failures Able to handle assignments within a small to medium scale software application Knowledgeable of software development lifecycles, including Waterfall and Agile Methodologies Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite Practical experience with source control and IDEs or code editors Demonstrated experience in producing working applications using one of the below: C C++ using STL, Boost Theoretical knowledge of object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming. AUTOSR MISRA C++ standards, OOPS concepts Basic understanding of Graph theory. Exposure to scripting and Python Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to produce structured engineering analyses. Basic understanding of control theory (PID, PD, Fuzzy Logic, Adaptive controllers etc.) Able to program on multiple operating systems (i.e. Windows, Linux, etc Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-DD1 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
