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.

Cairo, Egypt (On-Site)

Purpose of the position:

• The Software Engineer is a technical project delivery role responsible for defining, specifying, documenting and delivering software components for complex and critical projects in Egypt.  Being able to understand and interpret customer requirements is a key skill required to be successful in this role. You must also be able to listen, understand and provide assistance for technical matters relating to Automated Fare collection systems.
• The Software Engineer, works alongside the Software Engineer Manager and the Head of Engineering.
• The Software Engineer must be familiar with a Web Orientated Architecture including web and mobile applications.

Main Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer responsibilities are as follows, he/she must:

• Develop a subset of the software engineering activities required to develop a software solution or product
• Analyses the software needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …)
• Describes the software functions and requirements
• Formalizes of the software specification and the architectural design to develop the software solution or product
• Performs software development activities, respecting deadlines, costs and quality, with a clear vision of risks and opportunities,
• Develops the software as well as its unit tests and its associated documentation,
• Prepares and performs the software integration and software verification tests
• Supports the IVVQ Team and provide the relevant impact analysis
• Supports deployment monitoring and advanced support for new features

Experience, Education Requirements:

• 8 years of experience
• A bachelor's level degree in a computer science, software engineering or any relevant field,
• Fluent in English is a must and French is a plus,
• Ticketing Solution experience is a MUST.

Knowledge and skills Requirements:

• Agile Methodology / SCRUM
• Software coding Skills:
• C#/C++, Framework .NET, XML, XSLT, Web Services, Object oriented methodology
• OS Windows / IDE Visual Studio
• Database Skills:
• SQL Server 2008 R2 / SQL Server 2012/ SQL Server 2016
• Database development (Stored Procedures, SQL request)
• Specific Tools:
• ClearCase/GIT
• TFS (defects management) = Azure DevOPs
• Microsoft office (Word, VISIO, Excel, MS Project)
• Autonomy
• Versatility and flexibility
• Rigorousness, commitment and accountability, ability to take and meet commitments.

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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