R&D SW developer engineer
Hitachi, Ltd.15 days ago
Västerås, SwedenMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mission-critical software for Hitachi Energy’s Network Control portfolio.
- Deliver scalable, secure, high-performance applications for real-time electric utility operations.
- Collaborate with Product Management, System Architects, Quality Assurance, Customer Delivery teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- Identify root causes of complex software issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Contribute to high-quality software delivery and participate in technical customer discussions.
- Use AI-powered development tools to improve developer productivity and software quality.
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of professional software development experience in enterprise, high-performance, or mission-critical environments.
- Expert proficiency in C# and the .NET Framework/.NET platform.
- Strong hands-on experience developing Windows desktop applications with WPF and building rich client applications.
- Experience with SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
- Understanding of unit and integration testing techniques and testing frameworks.
- Proficiency with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, AI coding assistants, and intelligent code generation tools.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams.
- Experience diagnosing complex software issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Comfort working in customer-facing environments and participating in technical discussions.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Experience with C++ is an added advantage.
Benefits
- Collective agreement.
- Flexible working hours.
- Health care and wellness allowance.
- Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally.
- Training and education supporting employee development.
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave.
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.
- Full-time, on-site role in Västerås, Sweden.
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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.