Software Analyst, Senior
Hitachi, Ltd.1 day ago
Toronto, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, program, integrate, test, and deploy train control system software.
- Define missions and functions, design architectures, develop algorithms, and refine software requirements.
- Design, code, debug, test, review, and troubleshoot software solutions.
- Develop and execute software test procedures, participate in design reviews, and review code quality and test results.
- Analyze defects, implement corrective actions, and investigate issues in field environments.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering to maintain software consistency, architectural compliance, and component refinement.
- Support cost estimates, work package management, technical delivery, continuous improvement, training, leadership, and mentoring activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and URS systems.
- Senior-level experience developing mission-critical or near-real-time software using C++, including templates, STL, and MFC.
- Experience with object-oriented programming, multithreading, socket programming, general Windows programming, and Windows and Linux platforms.
- Strong software development, engineering, troubleshooting, field-log analysis, and event-correlation skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, software simulation environments, source control, IDEs, and requirements management tools.
- Experience with C# and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby is an asset.
- Knowledge of railway signaling systems, particularly SelTrac CBTC.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and eligible dependents receive company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums.
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
- Company-paid holidays and three 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 position in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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.