Software and Systems Engineer

About this Role

Queensland Rail’s Operational Systems Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Software and Systems Engineer to join their team.

As a Software and Systems Engineer, you will provide expertise in the area of Operational Systems Engineering across software, database, configuration and hardware aspects of a diverse range of mission critical computer-based systems, as used by Network Projects customers such as remote control, real time management and passenger information systems.

You will be involved in all parts of the Software and Hardware Development Lifecycles in the development and maintenance of computer-based mission critical systems for Queensland Rail. These systems include Train Control, 25kV Overhead Control, CCTV, Tunnel Ventilation and Passenger Information and Entertainment systems.

You will need to interface with many parts of the Queensland Rail business including engineers, technicians and electricians, customer support staff and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain complex, distributed multi-system software environments.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle from requirements gathering to post commissioning support and renewals.
• Be knowledgeable of and implement approved software engineering standards and procedures.
• Implement software changes as required, develop test plans and test specifications.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to maximise commercial outcomes for Queensland Rail.
• Undertake other related work as required and directed by the Line Manager.

About you:

• Be able to demonstrate procedural programming languages and an engineering background.
• Knowledge of Windows development environments and tools.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Good level of interpersonal and communication skills to negotiate practical, efficiency focused and sustainable outcomes.
• Good level of conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including writing and executing software unit tests and system test specifications.
• Knowledge of hardware elements including computer systems in real time Information Systems, interfaces, networking and telemetry equipment.

This role will suit recent graduates or those who have 2 or less years of Engineering work experience.

After the initial transition period into this role, there will be a requirement for you to be available and willing to be on-call outside of (and additional to) standard business hours to provide 3rd line support for mission critical systems. Allowances and penalty rates applicable as per the EBA.

Experience in the following programming languages and technologies will be preferential:

• Procedural programming languages
• Blazor web apps
• C#
• AMQP
• .NET framework
• Knowledge of Windows services, PowerShell
• SQL

Qualifications required at the time of application:

Must hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or approved equivalent degree:

• 40010406 G_Bach Eng (Electrical/Computer Science)

For further information about this role please also read the attached Position Description.

Position Description

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent full-time role with an industry leader.
• Starting base salary of $66,094 plus generous superannuation.
• Flexible working option.
• Free city-train travel to get you to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

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If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Software and Systems Engineer (1962) via our website by clicking onto the “Apply” button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm,Sunday 9th January 2022.

IMPORTANT NOTE: CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES

Queensland Rail employees must apply for vacancies via the People Connect solution and not via the external Queensland Rail career site or Seek using one of the following options:

1. While at home or on the go at anytime, anywhere using the People Connect Solution on a personal device not connected to the Queensland Rail IT network or LAN. Please note you will need to set up Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) on your account profile. There are two options to do this:

• Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
• If your phone does not support the app, or you do not wish to use an app, you can authenticate by either an automated phone call or a 6-digit verification code received via a text message.

2. While at work signed via the People Connect solution (Single Sign On) using a Queensland Rail corporate device connected to the Queensland Rail IT network or LAN.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.