Senior Automation Software Engineer
Hitachi, Ltd.5 months ago
Perth, AustraliaSenior
Responsibilities
- Analyze component requirements using subsystem requirements and design inputs.
- Produce component architecture and design specifications compliant with SIL 0 requirements of EN 50128.
- Write interface specifications and document message formats.
- Develop component software according to coding standards.
- Develop component test scripts in Python using the in-house test framework.
- Produce precise, traceable design documentation linked to requirements and test cases.
- Apply software design patterns and pragmatic design approaches to support project delivery.
- Adhere to software processes, coding standards, cybersecurity standards, and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or equivalent.
- Ideally at least 5 years of software development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality design documentation.
- Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns through object-oriented design.
- Experience with C++, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
- Experience with XML, XSLT, MySQL, and unit testing frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience writing software requirements and performing object-oriented design.
- Experience designing or developing real-time or semi-real-time software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Rail industry experience is beneficial.
Benefits
- Full-time position based onsite in Perth, Western Australia; remote work is not indicated.
- Global company environment with work-life balance.
- Training and development opportunities for career progression.
- Salary Continuance Insurance.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.