Senior Software Configuration Lead

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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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

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Senior Software Configuration Lead

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. This long-term role will drive technical leadership in software configuration cloud-native development and deployment of Hitachis Alvea platform and associated business applications.

About the role

In this key technical position you will lead software configuration integration and deployment activities across complex rail programs. Youll work closely with engineering product and delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation minimise reliance on overseas product teams and help build long-term capability within Australia.

What youll do

• 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

What youll need

• 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

Highly desirable: Prior experience with Hitachi software configuration

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 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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