Software Analyst

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a junior Software Analyst to contribute to the development of safety-critical software systems in the railway signaling domain. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will engage in modifying existing software designs, conducting integration tests, and implementing improvements while collaborating with a dynamic team. Join a company committed to creating an inclusive environment and making a significant impact in the green energy and mobility sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience; academic projects considered.
• Knowledgeable of software development lifecycles, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Practical experience in using Microsoft Office Suite and source control.

Responsibilities

• Modify and extend existing designs, codes, debugs, and tests software.
• Produce detailed impact analyses of changes to software components.
• Identify root causes and implement corrections for software defects.

Skills

C

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Multithreading

Socket Programming

Scripting

Python

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Source Control

IDEs

Job description

Location:Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Job ID: R1009069-HRG
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
Segment: Green Energy & Mobility
Business Unit: Hitachi Rail
Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS Canada Inc.
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Type (Experience Level): New Graduate
Job Schedule: Full-time
Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

As a junior Software Analyst, your primary responsibilities are to transfer your academic experience to the railway signaling domain by contributing to the development and testing of components of operationally or safety-critical software systems. You work under the supervision of a Senior Software Analyst or a Technical Specialist to develop your expertise in both software engineering, and the engineering processes that govern activities. You will analyze, develop and integrate changes to software applications, adhering to the existing design patterns and development process for safety critical software development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modifies and extends existing designs, codes, debugs, writes test procedures and tests software code.
  
• Produces, under supervision, detailed impact analyses of changes to multiple software components.
  
• Reviews code, test procedures and test results.
  
• Produces and executes integration tests on simulated or target hardware test benches.
  
• Identifies the root cause and implements corrections for software defects.
  
• Proactively understands the planning constraints of assignments, plans and executes accordingly.
  
• Is curious to learn and propose improvements.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience; Relevant Academic Projects will be considered
  
• University degree in Computer sciences, Engineering or a closely related field.
  
• Entry level analysis skills, able to diagnose issues based on application logs and correlate events to failures
  
• Able to handle assignments within a small to medium scale software application
  
• Knowledgeable of the software development lifecycles, including Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
  
• Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently
  
• Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Practical experience with source control and IDEs or code editors
  
• Demonstrated experience in producing working applications using one of:
  

o C
o C++ using STL, Boost

• Theoretical knowledge of object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming.
  
• AUTOSR MISRA C++ standards, OOPS concepts
  
• Basic understanding of Graph theory.
  
• Exposure to scripting and Python
  

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to produce structured engineering analyses.
  
• Basic understanding of control theory (PID, PD, Fuzzy Logic, Adaptive controllers etc.)
  
• Able to program on multiple operating systems (i.e. Windows, Linux, etc.)
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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