Technical Specialist, Senior - Vital Software

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Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Software Technical Specialist to lead the design, development, and testing of critical railway signaling software systems. You will report to the Chief Software Architect and ensure architectural consistency across projects.

The role focuses on defining software solutions, supporting system performance, safety, and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet demanding rail industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in software development, integration, and testing
• Proficiency in Git, Jira, Eclipse, and ClearCase
• Knowledge of railway signaling systems such as SelTrac CBTC
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Analyzing customer needs
• Contributing to architecture design
• Developing and testing software
• Reviewing code
• Collaborating with systems engineering teams

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Embedded systems

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Eclipse

ClearCase

Job description

The Senior Software Technical Specialist at Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, leads the design, development, and testing of critical railway signaling software systems. Reporting to the Chief Software Architect, the role involves defining software solutions, ensuring architectural consistency, and supporting system performance, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing customer needs
• Contributing to architecture design
• Developing and testing software
• Reviewing code
• Collaborating with systems engineering teams

Ideal candidate

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in software development, integration, and testing, including Agile environments
• Proficiency in tools such as Git, Jira, Eclipse, and ClearCase
• Knowledge of railway signaling systems such as SelTrac CBTC
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications

• P.Eng. designation
• Expertise in C++, C#, Java, Python, and embedded systems

Base salary range

• $106,000-$140,000