IVVQ Engineer – Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)

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.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)

Are you ready to jump into an exciting career in the railway industry?

In Hitachi Rail we are looking for a talented IVVQ Engineer to join our team and help drive our innovative projects!

Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, the IVVQ Engineer is responsible for deploying, integrating, and testing the RCS Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system Level 1 devices on both test and production platforms. This role includes maintaining the platforms of Automatic fare collection projects, covering aspects from network management and virtualization tools to AFC operation software.

What your responsibilities will be?

• Support the technical site manager and lead the software deployment and upgrades of all AFC L1 devices and back-office systems, including Metro Gates, Ticket Vending Machines (TVM), Ticket Office Machines (TOM), Tram Validators, Car Park equipment barriers, cash registers, and back-office software.
• Maintain and optimize the IVVQ platform(s) of the project.
• Participate in system integration activities.
• Be involved in the qualification of the system architecture of the project solution.
• Administer the integration platform and support the development platform.
• Deploy all necessary tools to monitor and troubleshoot the platform.
• Manage and support the test team/IVVQ in the installation and configuration of various services, device software updates, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding services/solutions and follow-up.
• Support the Technical Site Manager
• Contribute to Configuration management
• Network and interface design
  
  

Who are you?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in complex system integration
• Rail experience and specifically Automatic Fare Collection System card and account based systems is a must.
• Configuration management tools.
• You shall have experience on the upgradation of server/workstations for operational systems
• Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Active Directory and VMWare (VCP will be an advantage) skills.
• We will value if you are certified in Agile and you have Networking knowledge.
  
  

What can we offer?

• Attractive salary that reflects your expertise, plus additional perks that enhance your overall package.
• Performance-based yearly discretionary bonus plan.
• Medical and life insurance for you and your family.
• We support your children’s education with our schooling allowance to help you with tuition fees.
• Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working hours and remote working.
• We invest in your career! Access to a variety of learning programs to continue growing and developing your skills.
  
  

Ready to shape the future with us?

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 https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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 world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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