Software Analyst (SWAT) - Intermediate
Hitachi, Ltd.4 months ago
Toronto, CanadaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Analyze system, subsystem, and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test cases.
- Prepare test reports, identify failure root causes, and investigate test anomalies.
- Develop test automation and conduct operational, stress-test, laboratory, and desktop simulation testing.
- Communicate test observations and results to engineering staff, supervisors, and customers.
- Identify and resolve safety-related defects and promote product safety in testing.
- Work across multiple projects, plan and prioritize work, and propose improvements to testing methods and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of relevant software testing or development experience.
- Knowledge of modern software development processes and tools, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
- Working knowledge of C, C++, Perl, or Python.
- Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong planning, organization, technical writing, interpersonal communication, and English-language skills.
- Preferred experience in regulated industries such as rail signalling, aerospace, or medical systems.
- Preferred experience with real-time systems, embedded system testing, TCP/IP, UDP, 802.11, LTE, and transit rail systems, especially SELTRAC products.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Company-paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation.
- Company-provided life, accident, and long-term disability insurance.
- Worklife programs including flextime and development and training opportunities.
- Full-time, on-site role in Toronto, Ontario; benefits apply to full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and eligible dependents.
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.