Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0113871

Date Posted:

2025-12-01

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on DevOps & Integration Software Engineer with a strong background in DevOps practices and application-level troubleshooting in containerized microservices environments. This position is embedded in a major subway infrastructure project in Mississauga, where Hitachi acts as the system integrator for the entire metropolitan system.

You will play a key role in the commissioning, verification, and debugging of a centralized integration platform for safety and security services, working in a complex, distributed system deployed using Docker and modern web technologies. The role is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site verification and validation of software installations across multiple field locations.
• Support the commissioning and live deployment of containerized web-based microservices running on Linux-based infrastructure.
• Carry out debugging, system diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of software components in live environments.
• Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and commissioning teams to resolve integration issues in production and test environments.
• Interpret logs and application telemetry to support troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Apply configuration management tools and best practices during deployments and updates.
• Maintain clear, detailed technical documentation for deployed systems, issue tracking, and field activities.
• Provide structured feedback to the Project Technical Coordinator, including progress reports and risk assessments.
• Travel to field sites along the subway line as required by commissioning activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Solid experience in troubleshooting software systems in real-world deployments, especially in containerized microservice architectures (Docker).
• Proficiency with Linux, networking, web applications and web service integration (REST, HTTP, TCP/IP).
• Strong understanding of system observability tools (logs, metrics, traces) and their use in identifying and resolving issues.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js-based backend systems and Angular frontend applications.
• Clear and professional written and spoken communication in English.
• Proven ability to operate independently in complex, multi-stakeholder technical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Min 2-5 years experience in SCADA, security, or large-scale infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker Compose, and version control (Git).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices in operational environments.
• Experience with monitoring/logging platforms (e.g., GrayLog).
• Understanding of Docker
• French language skills are an asset.
• Clear Criminal Background Check.

Education

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Ontario P.Eng nice to have 

What We Offer

• A front-line role on a high-profile transportation infrastructure project.
• Exposure to real-world system integration and DevOps challenges at scale.
• A collaborative team environment with multicultural stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• The chance to grow professionally across software development, systems engineering, and operations.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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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.

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