System Architect (f/m/x)

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.

Location: Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)

Position: System Architect (f/m/x)

As part of the train control product development team, you are responsible as System Architect for the definition and establishment of the solution architecture according to the customer requirements. With your detailed knowledge of complex and safety critical systems and your technical expertise in challenging projects, you are the right person for this position. Join us now at Hitachi Rail in Austria!

Your CHALLENGE:

• Lead as Software and System Architect along the project life cycle for safety critical railway systems.
• Act as a technical expert to define the system architecture according to customer requirements.
• Establish the solution architecture through trade-offs between stakeholders' expectations, technical & technological solutions and cost, risks, and schedule in close cooperation with project management.
• Define and propose the solution architecture in compliance with functional and non-functional (safety, reliability, security, etc.) requirements.
• Work in an international agile team and in cooperation with other business line units.

Your PROFILE:

• Technical education (FH, University), preferably in Computer Science, Informatics, or similar.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in full lifecycle software development and system architecture.
• Experience in industrial context (safety critical, transportation).
• Experience in distributed systems, real-time systems, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience in private and/or public cloud environments (Openstack) and container technologies.
• Certifications on SW/System architecture are beneficial.
• Experience with working in an international context (multi-unit/multi-site) is beneficial.
• Experience in agile methodology is beneficial.
• Innovative, adaptable, and customer-oriented team player.
• Fluency in German and English is a must-have.

We OFFER:

• The salary for this position starts at € 73.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.
• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport.
• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office.
• Christmas and New Year's Eve belong to the family - Hitachi Rail gives you holidays on 24.12 and 31.12.
• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.).
• Various training opportunities - online, internal, and external training courses.
• A stable employer in a collegial and international environment.

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 Careers .

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