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About the Role
This key technical position will lead software configuration, integration, and deployment activities across complex rail programs, working closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and build long-term capability within Australia.
Responsibilities
- Lead software configuration for the Alvea platform and related applications
- Support delivery for Sydney Metro West and future projects
- Provide expertise across software architecture, DevOps, configuration frameworks and cloud-based solutions
- Oversee CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and version control
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple systems
- Collaborate with local and global teams to ensure consistent technical delivery
- Contribute to system design, UX considerations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in software configuration, software architecture & DevOps
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages
- Knowledge of RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
- Strong understanding of protocols such as OPC-UA, SNMP, Modbus TCP
- Experience with cloud-native software development and deployment
- Basic knowledge of containerisation technologies
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD techniques and version control systems
- Linux operating system experience
- Cloud technology knowledge
- Understanding of UX and Design Thinking principles
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Prior experience with Hitachi software configuration (highly desirable)
Skills
- Software configuration
- Software architecture
- DevOps
- Cloud-native development
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automated deployments
- Version control
- Message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ)
- Protocols (OPC-UA, SNMP, Modbus TCP)
- Containerisation technologies
- Linux
- Cloud technology
- UX
- Design Thinking
Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Work Type
- Full time
- No remote
Experience Level
- Senior
About the Company
- Hitachi Rail Australia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Configuration Lead to support major rail programs across NSW, including Sydney Metro West and future national projects.
- Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.
- Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.
- Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
- From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.
- Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.
- To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.