System Development Specialist (Software Engineer, C#, .NET Developer)

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås invites a skilled software engineer to join as System Development Specialist to help shape and evolve the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will design and implement .NET desktop and web apps, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and collaborate across teams to modernize the tech stack while ensuring reliable operations in manufacturing environments.

The role offers growth opportunities, hands-on architecture influence, and a chance to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development with C# and .NET is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with REST Web APIs and modern HTML/CSS front-ends is required.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred) is required.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio is advantageous.
• Strong relational database design, SQL querying, and performance optimization knowledge.
• Experience developing web applications; desktop app experience is a plus.
• Experience with SOA and basic DevOps/deployment automation is preferred.
• Interest in cyber and information security, including access control.
• Experience with unit testing and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to design and implement software solutions
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance
• Develop and maintain .NET applications (desktop and web) using C#
• Design, build, and document RESTful Web APIs
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders, driving initiatives end-to-end
• Support operators, factory staff, and warehouse personnel using the MES
• Work with Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Write and maintain unit tests and contribute to automation initiatives
• Participate in migrating the MES to a new generation tech stack, and bring ideas to shape its future evolution

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

SQL

Unit testing

Web frontend basics

SOA

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

The opportunity

Do you have a background as a software engineer? Join us! We are now hiring two System Development Specialists to join our team in Västerås (Finnslätten), Sweden.

The team is responsible for developing and maintaining Hitachi Energy's Manufacturing Execution System (MES), as well as modernizing the tech stack with REST APIs, Blazor, improved access control and governance, and fully implemented CI/CD pipelines. As part of our team, you'll contribute across infrastructure, deployment, testing, and full-stack development, and play a key role in rebuilding a high-impact system used daily across our manufacturing environment.

You'll be part of a skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking team that owns and evolves one of the most important systems in Hitachi Energy's manufacturing landscape. Here, your work directly impacts real operations, and you'll have the freedom to influence architecture, introduce new technologies, and drive meaningful improvements. We offer strong development opportunities, a supportive culture, and the chance to contribute to products that keep factories running efficiently and safely.

Ready to help shape the future of our MES? Apply today and make a real impact.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze business and technical requirements to design and implement software solutions
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance
• Develop and maintain .NET applications (desktop and web) using C#
• Design, build, and document RESTful Web APIs
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders, driving initiatives end-to-end
• Support operators, factory staff, and warehouse personnel using the MES
• Work with Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Write and maintain unit tests and contribute to automation initiatives
• Participate in migrating the MES to a new generation tech stack, and bring ideas to shape its future evolution

Your background

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development with C# and .NET is required in this position
• Minimum 3 years of experience with hands‑on experience building REST Web APIs and working with modern HTML/CSS-based front-end frameworks is required
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred) is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio is advantageous
• Solid understanding of relational database design, SQL schemas, querying, and performance optimization
• Experience developing and maintaining web applications (desktop application experience is a plus)
• Experience with service-oriented architecture and basic DevOps or deployment automation (preferred)
• Interest in cyber and information security, including access control
• Experience with unit testing and contributing to automation initiatives

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari [phone]. Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Christian Falevik, [e-mail]