Junior Software Tester

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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.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Junior Software Tester 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 Perth, Australia.

Key accountabilities:

• Guarantee an effective and efficient preparation and execution of Factory and Site Tests to verify and validate against the system requirements, system architecture, interfaces and operating scenarios.

• Increase and consistently improve the automation of software testing supporting a continuous integration environment.

• Expand our existing test automation framework and test coverage.

• Contribute to the issuing of the test and integration plans and ensure the integration activities implementation by a strict adhering to the project's activities and indicators.

• Contribute to the maintenance of a list of project issues, making sure that this list is discussed and agreed with the Team Lead.

• Capacity to engage constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ability to achieve high quality outcomes.

Required skills/knowledge:

The suitable candidate will understand software intensive systems' testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices based on international standards, with a strong desire to learn and improve software quality and test efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in system/software engineering or information technology

• Rail Industry Worker card and competencies (eligible to obtain)

• Good logical reasoning and problem investigation/solving skills

• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare test artefacts to a high standard

• Knowledge of software lifecycle standards is highly regarded

• Good knowledge in various programming/scripting languages, e.g. Java, Python, Selenium

• Familiarity with software platforms, e.g. Linux, VMware, Podman/Dockers

• Understanding of relational database technologies, e.g. MySQL, MariaDB

• Understanding of network topologies

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.

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