Real-Time Software Engineer - Rail Fleet & Operations

Metro Trains Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on critical customer information and fleet management systems that support customers navigating the train network and staff operations. You will contribute to development and updates for major infrastructure projects including Level Crossing Removals and Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1.

Work in a close-knit team, applying software engineering skills to real-time systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience across the SDLC within software engineering.
• Broad range of technologies on Linux platforms (Java, C++, JavaScript, Angular, React, SQL, Python, Bash, Kafka).
• Able to produce high-quality software solutions in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks across the Software Development Lifecycle on real-time mission-critical systems and business systems using C++, Java, JavaScript and Linux.
• Collaborate with engineering professionals and system users to set up environments, perform integration tasks and manage configurations.
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues and defects, implement changes across large interdependent systems, and participate in validation activities.
• Respond to issues within agreed SLAs and KPIs and document engineering work.
• Be on the 24/7 on-call roster for after-hours support.

Skills

SDLC experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

JavaScript

Angular

React

SQL

Python

Bash

Kafka

Job description

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on critical customer information and fleet management systems that support customers navigating the train network and staff operations. You will contribute to development and updates for major infrastructure projects including Level Crossing Removals and Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1.

Work in a close-knit team, applying software engineering skills to real-time systems.