Software Analyst Intern (Fall 2026, 12months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Analyst Intern to join our team for a 12-month internship at our Toronto office. As a member of the Vital Software Engineering team supporting Hitachi Rail Canada, the successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior software engineer to analyze and develop software, as well as support automation and testing activities using the infrastructure available within our organization. Joining Hitachi Rail Canada as an intern is a great way to launch your career. Our roles provide real-world work experience aligned with your field of study. Through our Early Careers Program, you gain more than just a job—you have the opportunity to start building your career. We offer training, networking opportunities, career development, and social events.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college
Strong knowledge of Python, C/C++, Shell scripting, JSON, and Groovy
Experience working in a DevOps environment, including tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and Artifactory
Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot
Highly adaptable with the ability to learn quickly
Self-driven, curious, and proactive mindset
Strong problem-solving skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the agreed work term
Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of two days per week in the office; first month requires full-time onsite presence

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge and experience of software development
Good organizational abilities
Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently

Responsibilities

Understands and follows the company’s processes and procedures for developing vital software for safety critical railways systems
Assist with software development and algorithm implementations for safety critical systems
Develop software tools and scripts that will enhance the actual CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) by migrating the actual solution to the generic Hitachi Rail CI/CD pipeline solution
Develop fitness testing (Python, C, wiki) in the context of the CI/CD for the safety critical software based on software requirements
Document the software solution under wiki
Elaborate metrics and dashboard used to report to management