HMAX Senior Developer

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.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated, skilled Senior Developer with proven experience in software development and strong leadership capabilities. This role combines advanced technical expertise with the ability to manage and supervise external suppliers, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery of outsourced components and services. The ideal candidate will be confident collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement robust and scalable solutions that drive our HMAX development initiatives.

The position can be based in Genova, Torino, or Napoli.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development – design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software solutions aligned with project requirements.
• Apply Hitachi Rail software development rules, implementing coding, testing, and documenting solutions to ensure robust applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical specifications and deliver state‑of‑the‑art solutions.
• Supplier Supervision – oversee and coordinate activities of external suppliers involved in software development.
• Conduct regular code reviews, supervise progress, provide feedback, and suggest corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Leadership & Collaboration – mentor supplier developers, share knowledge bases, act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, and support project management.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• 5+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in Python, Java, Spring Boot, and AngularJS.
• Proficiency in relational (Postgres) and time‑series (InfluxDB) databases, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and authorization frameworks such as OAuth2/OpenID Connect.
• Experience with Grafana, Airflow, and Kafka is considered a plus.
• Expertise in software engineering best practices (CI/CD, branching, version control, testing).
• Linux operating system knowledge (networking, scripting, software development, debugging, and integration).
• Familiarity with Azure cloud platform is considered a plus.
• Experience in supplier management, requirements compliance, and schedule management.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong proactivity and self‑improving capability.
• Strong team‑working attitude in an international environment, adapted to different cultures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education / Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.

Languages

English and Italian – upper intermediate level required (B2 or higher).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.