R&D SW Developer Engineer
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy is seeking an **R&D SW Developer Engineer** to join its Network Control development team in Västerås. The position focuses on developing and maintaining mission-critical, real-time software used in power grid infrastructure, supporting electric utility transmission, distribution, generation, and market operations. Key responsibilities include building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across platforms such as SCADA, EMS, DMS, ADMS, and WAMS. Working under a collective agreement with flexible working hours, the engineer collaborates closely with product management, system architects, quality assurance, customer delivery teams, and external stakeholders. Candidates must hold a **university degree in computer science**, engineering, or a related technical field, alongside at least three years of professional software development experience in enterprise, high-performance, or mission-critical environments. Essential technical requirements include **expert proficiency in C# and .NET**, strong experience building Windows desktop applications with WPF, familiarity with database technologies such as SQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, and practical experience with AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, while C++ experience is considered an added advantage.
The opportunity
Network Control team is looking to onboard a Software Developer at our development team located in Västerås, Sweden. You will be developing the power grids of the future, creating software that is used in crucial infrastructure and real time. The product is a mission-critical software solutions that support electric utility transmission, distribution, generation, and market operations.
How you’ll make an impact
The Software Developer drives development and maintenance activities, ensures high-quality software delivery, and collaborates closely with Product Management, System Architects, Quality Assurance, and Customer Delivery teams. The role combines strong technical ability with customer-focused mindset to deliver reliable solutions for critical infrastructure.
This role contributes to the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications within Hitachi Energy's Network Control portfolio, including SCADA, EMS, DMS, ADMS, WAMS, and related platforms.
Your Background
- University degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience in enterprise, high-performance, or mission-critical software environments.
- Proven communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams.
- Experience working in fast passed environment, quickly adapts to changing priorities and business needs.
- Proven experience in identifying root causes of complex software issues and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools to improve developer productivity and software quality.
- Comfortable working in customer-facing environments and taking part in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders.
Technical Competencies
- Expert proficiency in C# and .NET Framework/.NET platform development
- Experience with C++ development is an added advantage.
- Strong hands-on experience developing Windows desktop applications using WPF, Experience building rich client applications.
- Experience with SQL/Oracle/PostgreSQL/Data Modeling/ Query Optimization / Database Performance Tunning
- Good understanding of unit and integration testing techniques and testing frameworks.
- Proficiency with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, AI coding assistants, and intelligent code generation tools.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written is needed to effectively collaborate in global environment.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working hours
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
- Various training and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist +46-107,383,152; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com