Software Tester

**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**

About the Position:
We are looking for an experienced Software Tester who has a passion for quality assurance of software systems and who would like to work on world-class engineering solutions. You will perform both automated and manual testing of our cutting-edge Traffic Management and Train Control systems.

Key accountabilities:

- Support a continuous integration test environment.
- Develop and execute test cases for software component and subsystem testing to verify and validate Subsystem Architecture, Subsystem Requirements, Interfaces and Operational Scenarios.
- Identify and improve integration activities and improve test coverage through automation testing.
- Clearly define potential issues and defects in the defect management tool.
- Can drive issues through to completion, taking ownership of the objectives.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a list of project issues, making sure that this list is discussed and agreed with the PE and the Project Manager.
- Enjoy learning and embrace the ever-changing technology landscape.

Required skills and knowledge:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, Computer or Software Engineering or Information Technology.
- Knowledge of vmware 6.5 or higher
- Knowledge of microservice architecture, enterprise servers and associated hardware technology (skills in Blade servers is advantageous)
- Good understanding of networking and firewall principles
- Good windows and/or Linux server systems administration skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrable aptitude for automated testing of an integrated system.
- Experience in software development in one of the following or similar languages: C++, Java, Python, C

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

- Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
- Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
- Salary Continuance Insurance

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**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.