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.
Description Backend Software Development Engineer
About the job
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Genoa - Italy.
Accountabilities: Software Requirements Analysis:
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Software Coding and Testing:
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Conduct thorough testing to ensure software quality.Software Documentation Production:
Create comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and technical guides.Partners Collaboration:
Collaborate with partners by reading, writing and sharing technical documentation. Review partners architecture, code, and tests. Work collaboratively to resolve issues and build a shared understanding of the codebase.Required Skills/Knowledge: Technical skills Algorithms and Data Structures: understanding of algorithms and data structures for efficient coding.Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): understanding the software development process, from planning to coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging and deployment.Languages: proficiency at least in Java and Python.Architectures: proficiency in Microservices Architectures, expertise in containerization systems like Docker, familiarity with container orchestration tools, and knowledge of cloud computing platforms.Database: Competence in database concepts with experience on RDBMS (Postgres, MySql, etc.) and SQL usage for DB querying and manipulation; familiarity with NoSQL DBMS.Scripting: proficiency in using the command line for tasks, including file manipulation, system configuration, and troubleshooting. Ability to write and understand shell scripts (Bash, PowerShell, etc.).Experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative coding.Experience in usage and basic administration of Linux operating system.Soft skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Team collaboration, time management, and attention to detail.Effective communication for collaborating with team members in an international and complex organization, ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools in the rapidly evolving field of software development.Desired Skills/Knowledge: Experience in the field of digital development for the transportation industry.HTML5, Javascript development framework.Cybersecurity standard and design techniques.Education/Qualifications:
Engineering Degree or equivalent technical background.
Languages:
Fluent Knowledge of English (written & spoken).
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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail.
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