Chief Software Architect

Hitachi Rail

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
10+ years software experience
Seltrac cbtc railway signaling expertise
Agile methodology implementation
The Chief Software Architect will ensure new systems meet functional requirements while achieving future scalability and performance goals

Job Summary

  • The Chief Software Architect will ensure new systems meet functional requirements while achieving future scalability and performance goals.
  • This role involves reviewing existing systems, implementing corrections for defects, and providing high-level guidance on project work aligned with strategic vision.
  • Candidates must possess expert knowledge of railway signaling techniques, specifically SelTrac CBTC, to ensure system-software consistency within the global Hitachi Rail organization.

Matching Summary

The Chief Software Architect will ensure new systems meet functional requirements while achieving future scalability and performance goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software experience
  • SelTrac CBTC railway signaling expertise
  • Agile methodology implementation
  • Microsoft Visual Studio environment
  • System-software consistency engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Professional Engineer (PEng) certification
  • Inclusive team collaboration skills
  • Strategic vision alignment
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years relevant working experience
  • Expert level analysis skills for field logs
  • Practical experience with Jira, Git, and ClearCase

Work Rights

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