Software Engineer

Location: Cairo (inactive), EgyptThales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.Thales has built a presence in Egypt for over 40 years and has today over 100 employees. Thales in Egypt is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE.Together We delivered fare collection and control and communication systems for the first metro line in Africa, Metro Line 1 in Cairo. Since then we have continued to bring growth and security and safety to the country by upgrading these transportation systems as well as providing solutions for customers in air traffic management, air defence and Navy.

Purpose of the position:

• The Software Engineer is a technical project delivery role responsible for defining, specifying, documenting and delivering software components for complex and critical projects in Egypt. 
• Being able to understand and interpret customer requirements is a key skill required to be successful in this role.
• Must also be able to listen, understand and provide assistance for technical matters relating to Automated Fare collection systems.
• Works alongside the Software Engineer Manager and the Head of Engineering.
• Responsible for managing the program’s engineering-related tasks, and ensuring that engineering solutions are proposed, implemented, delivered and deployed to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Must be familiar with a Web Orientated Architecture including web and mobile applications.

Main Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer responsibilities are as follows, he/she must:

• Develop a subset of the software engineering activities required to develop a software solution or product
• Analyses the software needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …)
• Describes the software functions and requirements
• Formalizes of the software specification and the architectural design to develop the software solution or product
• Performs software development activities, respecting deadlines, costs and quality, with a clear vision of risks and opportunities,
• Develops the software as well as its unit tests and its associated documentation,
• Prepares and performs the software integration and software verification tests
• Supports the IVVQ Team and provide the relevant impact analysis
• Supports deployment monitoring and advanced support for new features

Experience, Education and specific Requirements:

• More than 3 years of experience
• A bachelor's level degree in a computer science, software engineering or any relevant field,
• Fluent in English is a must and French is a plus,
• Ticketing Solution experience is a MUST,
• Interstate and overseas travel required

Technical Knowledge and skills Requirements:

• Agile Methodology / SCRUM
• Software coding Skills:
• C#/C++, Framework .NET, XML, XSLT, Web Services, Object oriented methodology
• OS Windows / IDE Visual Studio
• Database Skills:
• SQL Server 2008 R2 / SQL Server 2012/ SQL Server 2016
• Database development (Stored Procedures, SQL request)
• Specific Tools:
• ClearCase/GIT
• TFS (defects management) = Azure DevOPs
• Microsoft office (Word, VISIO, Excel, MS Project)
• Autonomy
• Versatility and flexibility
• Rigorousness, commitment and accountability, ability to take and meet commitments.

Work Location:

• Company office at El Attaba Metro Station

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