Automation - Test Lead

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in software verification and validation to a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in building the foundations of Alstom platforms by leading, organizing, and performing verification, integration, and test activities for developments ranging from software to product and system programs. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as V&V departments, Development Centers, and application teams, to ensure a seamless integration of end-user scenarios and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and deploying automation strategies for validation activities, utilizing technologies such as Python, Cucumber, JMeter, and Postman, but also ensure proper coverage and demonstration that design requirements and intended use cases are met.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining the Program Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan

• Ensuring adherence to reference processes, methods, and tools

• Organizing and leading documentation verification and reviews

• Managing full verification and validation of program modules

• Developing and updating automation strategies for validation activities

• Monitoring and following up on delegated activities

• Performing and following up on V&V software phases with strong collaboration with the Product Architect

• Defining and implementing test benches and analysis tools

• Representing Alstom in discussions with customers and partners

• Functionally managing the Program Verification & Validation Team

• Managing work packages and tasks

• Preparing and actively participating in Program Gate Reviews

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology, or a Master’s in Science or Technology

• Proficiency in English

• Strong analytical skills and experience in test and integration

• 10+ years of experience in a complex software solution team

• Knowledge and experience in data/software validation with integration tests

• Understanding of data science solutions

• Experience in software agile projects and CI/CD practices

• Expertise in testing automation strategies and deployment for data development (e.g., Python, Cucumber)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps or similar tools for version control, requirements management, and testing

• Basic programming knowledge

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership and specialized roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.