SW Designer

The business environment relies heavily on software for many functions inside automated traffic control systems, and the Software Engineers are pivotal in the development of software that provides real solutions. A Software Engineer needs to address the entire software development lifecycle - to analyze the needs, and then design, test and develop software in order to meet those needs.
1. Responsibilities & Duties
Software Engineers document this process through the use of diagrams and flowcharts, developing computer instructions through the use of algorithms. A Software Engineer must have a thorough understanding of computer systems, in order to recognize any hardware limitations that could impact software design.
The Software Engineer job description includes:
I. Improving system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures
II. Following the CENELEC prescriptions for safety system development (SIL 4), in particular the process described in the EN 50126-50128 standards.
III. Enhancing applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems
IV. Maintaining and improving existing codebases and peer review code changes
V. Liaising with colleagues to implement technical designs
VI. Investigating and using new technologies where relevant
VII. writing reports and giving presentations to managers and colleagues
 

2. Experience and Qualifications
The candidate should have a consistent and complete professional experience in a similar position acquired in multinational industrial contexts transportation/ railway /signaling, as well as in particular proven experience with high-level programming languages such as C, C++, Java…...
A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent experience in related fields is essential, As technology develops at an ever increasing pace, it is critical for Software Engineers to stay up to date with the latest developments in hardware, systems and coding.
As well as formal qualifications, a Software Engineer profile shall emphasize:
i) A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions
ii) Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
iii) Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes
iv) Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase
v) Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
vi) Good English knowledge is also required (B2);

3. Seniority criteria about Experience of development/verification of railway wayside applications:
a. Junior: proven experience < 3 years, on SW Design;
b. Intermediate: 3 years < proven experience < 5 years, on SW Design;
c. Senior: 5 < proven experience < 10 years, on SW Design;
d. Master: proven experience > 10 years, on SW Design;