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Software Analyst Intern (Fall 2026, 12… at Hitachi Rail · Toronto
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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.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)Job Title: Software Analyst Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 - August 2027 (12months)
Vacancy: 1
Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3
Work hours/week: 40
Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly
Stations on Your Journey:
Welcome and Onboarding Station
Intern Orientation
Online Onboarding Curriculum
Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Hands-On Work Station
Real-world projects with top industry talent
Paid internship + paid vacation
Hybrid work model
A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future
Networking Station
"Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.
The Software Analyst Intern will support a major migration from ClearQuest to Jira, working within the Engineering Environment team. Responsibilities will include gathering and clarifying requirements from
engineering stakeholders, developing migration and automation scripts, validating migrated data, and supporting the applications and infrastructure used by our Engineering function within Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.
The ideal candidate is a clear communicator and fast learner who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Communication & Requirements
Engage with engineering teams to understand their current ClearQuest usage and migration needs
Clearly document migration mappings and procedures for stakeholder review
Proactively ask questions and clarify requirements before delivering work
Migration & Data
Write data migration scripts to migrate data from ClearQuest to Jira
Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure migration integrity
Support user acceptance testing with engineering teams
Automation & Development
Develop scripts to automate and enhance engineering infrastructure and applications
Workflow development and configuration in Jira
Responsible for customer-facing support (Service Desk), based on technical issues and requests
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare reporting and dashboards (Power BI) for local and global business line reporting
Collaborate in wiki community management and knowledge base documentation
Required Skills and Experience
4th or 5th year in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT program (Bachelor's or Master's) or equivalent experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills — ability to explain technical concepts clearly and ask the right questions
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools, languages, and technologies
Foundational scripting experience in at least one language (Python, Groovy, PowerShell, Perl, JavaScript, etc.)
Effective use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for productivity and problem-solving
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with Jira, Jira Service Management, or similar issue tracking systems
Experience with ClearQuest
Familiarity with Groovy scripting
Experience with SQL or relational databases
Experience with REST APIs
Experience with Git / Bitbucket or similar version control
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, etc.)
Familiarity with virtualization or cloud platforms (VMware, AWS, Google Cloud)
Experience with Power BI or business intelligence reporting
Tutoring, mentoring, or technical writing experience (demonstrates ability to communicate complex topics
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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