Rail Software Configuration Lead - Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD

Hitachi Rail Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Senior Software Configuration Lead to drive configuration, integration and deployment across NSW rail programs, including Sydney Metro West. This role focuses on cloud-native development and deploying Hitachi’s Alvea platform within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will lead software configuration, oversee CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with local and global teams to ensure consistent technical delivery while building long-term capability in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software configuration, integration and deployment in complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native development and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Proficiency with Linux environments and containerisation tech.
• Experience with messaging systems like RabbitMQ.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead software configuration for the Alvea platform and related applications.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments and version control.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and delivery teams across local and global sites.
• Support delivery for NSW rail programs and future national projects.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple systems.

Skills

Software configuration

Software architecture

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud-native development

Linux

Version control

RabbitMQ

Programming languages

UX principles

Problem-solving

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Senior Software Configuration Lead to drive configuration, integration and deployment across NSW rail programs, including Sydney Metro West. This role focuses on cloud-native development and deploying Hitachi’s Alvea platform within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will lead software configuration, oversee CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with local and global teams to ensure consistent technical delivery while building long-term capability in Australia.