Software and Systems Engineer

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are the central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork and forward thinking, where our people can not only deliver quality service but achieve their own career aspirations.

Queensland Rail is looking for Full-Stack Developer/s with an emphasis on procedural programming languages and an engineering background.

This is a key role within our South-East Queensland (SEQ) Assets Team, providing operational systems engineering services delivering quality, commercially focused operational systems engineering solutions across Queensland Rail.

For this opportunity our Software and Systems Engineers have the below 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.
• Perform reviews of software changes as required, develop test plans and test specifications and perform testing reviews and audits.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to maximise commercial outcomes for Queensland Rail.
• Ongoing support and configuration of software and systems already in production.
• Undertake other related work as required and directed by the Line Manager in relation to the Projects.

About you:

• Be able to demonstrate procedural programming languages and an engineering background.
• Practical knowledge of Windows development environments and tools.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary, complex and mission critical environment.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills to negotiate practical, efficiency focused and sustainable outcomes.
• High 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.

Whilst there is no direct reporting lines to this position, we are looking for someone who has the ability and willingness to mentor and coach other team members as required.

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
• Web apps
• C#
• AMQP
• .NET framework
• Knowledge of Windows services, PowerShell
• SQL

Qualifications required at the time of application:

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

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 career opportunity with an industry leader and flexible approach to work.
• Commencement annual base salary of $97,000 plus superannuation.
• Free train travel to and from work on duty days.
• Generous superannuation scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development programs for those wishing to participate.
• To learn more about Queensland Rail’s Competitive Employee Benefits, 1 Team Values, Diversity and Inclusion visit our Careers webpage via www.queenslandrail.com.au

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Software and Systems Engineer (1915) via our website by clicking onto the “Apply” button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm, Thursday 10th March 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 07 3072 1488 or email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.