Software Tester

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated 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 Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Australia.

Who We Are:

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology, and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 14,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

About the Position:

We are looking for a talented Software Tester who has a passion for quality assurance of software systems and who would like to work on 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.

• Have the ability to 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:

• 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

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or Software Engineering or Information Technology.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Join us at www.careers.hitachi.com.

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