R&D C# DOT NET Software Engineer - IDC | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. India Development Center in Chennai seeks an R&D Project Engineer to contribute to software products enabling reliable engineering solutions for global customers.

You will gain hands-on experience in product development, issue analysis, engineering best practices, and cross-location collaboration with experienced technical teams, delivering high-quality Windows/.NET applications and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, preferably CS/ECE/E&E.
• More than 4 years of proven experience in .NET-based Windows software development.
• Strong C# and .NET skills; experience with Windows Forms and WCF.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases and LINQ.
• Experience debugging multi-threaded and event-driven applications.
• Strong technical documentation skills and Agile/Scrum practices.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps/Team Foundation Server.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software applications and deliver features on time.
• Collaborate with global development teams and customers.
• Analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement maintainable software.
• Work with architects, testers, and stakeholders to clarify scope and releases.
• Ensure quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and reliable fixes.
• Support continuous improvement across products and processes.

Skills

C#

.NET

Windows Forms

WCF

SQL databases

LINQ

Multi-threading

Agile/Scrum

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Windows Services

Visual Studio

WCF

Job description

The Opportunity:
Join Hitachi Energy’s India Development Center as an R&D Project Engineer and contribute to software products that enable reliable, high-quality engineering solutions for global customers.

Your work will contribute to the sustainable energy business by supporting software solutions that have real-world impact across critical energy infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and is committed to delivering high-quality software within agreed timelines.

You will gain hands-on experience in product development, customer issue analysis, engineering best practices, and cross-location collaboration with experienced technical teams.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop high-quality software applications and deliver committed features within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate professionally with global development teams and internal and external customers.
• Analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and implement maintainable software aligned with product architecture and project priorities.
• Work with architects, test engineers, and product stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve technical issues, and support release commitments.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, unit testing, defect analysis, documentation, and adherence to established engineering practices.
• Investigate customer issues, contribute to root-cause analysis, and deliver reliable fixes that improve product stability and user experience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products, solutions, and development processes.
• Bring innovative ideas that improve software design, development practices, product capabilities, and customer value.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, or a related discipline.
• More than 4 years of proven experience in .NET-based Windows software application development.
• Strong programming skills in C# and .NET technologies.
• Experience developing high-performance Windows services and client-side applications, primarily desktop applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Forms.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Communication Foundation.
• Strong knowledge of LINQ and SQL databases.
• Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience debugging complex multi-threaded and event-driven applications.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Good understanding of Agile and Scrum software development practices.
• Good working knowledge of Azure DevOps and Team Foundation Server.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.