Progettista software

Progress Rail Signaling S.p.A.; Pistoia; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Progress Rail Signaling Spa is seeking a Software Designer in Italy to contribute to safety-critical railway signaling software. You will design, test and develop software across the lifecycle, focusing on high-quality code production and robust design practices.

Role requires knowledge of C, C++, Java and English (B2); a software engineering or computer science degree; and the ability to work in a multinational environment while following EN 50126-50128 and SIL4 safety standards.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in multinational industrial contexts (railway/signaling).
• Proven proficiency in C, C++, and Java; strong software fundamentals.
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Stay up to date with hardware, systems and coding developments.
• Good English knowledge (B2) required; strong problem solving and communication.
• Ability to design, analyze and document software as part of the lifecycle.

Mansioni

• Improve system quality by identifying issues and standardizing procedures.
• Follow safety prescriptions (SIL 4) per EN 50126-50128 standards.
• Enhance applications by designing and implementing improvements.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases; peer review changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement technical designs.
• Investigate new technologies and report findings to management.
• Write reports and present findings to managers and colleagues.

Conoscenze

C

C++

Java

Algorithms

Data structures

Troubleshooting

Formazione

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Mathematics

Descrizione del lavoro

Progress Rail Signaling Spa is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Software Designer.

The position is based in Italy and it’s open to our office.

The business environment relies heavily on software for many functions inside automated traffic control systems, and the Software Engineers are pivotal in the development of software that provides real solutions. A Software Engineer needs to address the entire software development lifecycle - to analyze the needs, and then design, test and develop software in order to meet those need.

Who We Are

Founded in 1958 in Pistoia, Italy, as ECM, Progress Rail Signaling Spa has been servicing the railway infrastructure for well over sixty years in a constant pursue of innovation and cutting-edge technology. Leader in producing power supply Units for railway and stations, signalling systems with LED technology, Automatic Train Protection Systems, ERTMS both trackside and trainborne subsystems.

Its Computer Based Interlocking system is a powerhouse of scalability and flexibility, managing hundreds of miles of railway from one central control room. Progress Rail Signaling, part of Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, offers complete signaling solutions under the ECM brand for any railway infrastructure need all over the word.

Job Purpose

Software Engineers document this process through the use of diagrams and flowcharts, developing computer instructions through the use of algorithms. A Software Engineer must have a thorough understanding of computer systems, in order to recognize any hardware limitations that could impact software design.

Job duties (Responsibilities and Accountabilities)

The Software Engineer job description includes:

• Improving system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures;
• Following the CENELEC prescriptions for safety system development (SIL 4), in particular the process described in the EN 50126-50128 standards;
• Enhancing applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems;
• Maintaining and improving existing codebases and peer review code changes;
• Liaising with colleagues to implement technical designs;
• Investigating and using new technologies where relevant;
• Writing reports and giving presentations to managers and colleagues.

Experience and Qualifications

The candidate should have consistent and complete professional experience in a similar position acquired in multinational industrial contexts transportation/ railway /signaling, as well as proven experience with high-level programming languages such as C, C++, Java etc. A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent experience in related fields is essential.

As technology develops at an ever-increasing pace, it is critical for Software Engineers to stay up to date with the latest developments in hardware, systems and coding.

As well as formal qualifications, a Software Engineer profile shall emphasize:

• A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions;
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures;
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes;
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase;
• Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively;
• Good English knowledge is also required (B2).

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at PRS. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

We know we have to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Contemporary work-life balance policies Training programs Gross annual salary starting from

Progress Rail Signaling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To demonstrate concrete commitment to an inclusive environment and against stereotypes, Progress Rail Signaling Spa has obtained UNIPdR125:2022 Certification on Gender Equity, SA8000 and UNI ISO 30415:2021 Diversity & Inclusion Certification.

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