DevOps Architect

Req ID:486377 

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.

Could you be the full-time Software Architect in [LOCATION] we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical leadership and software design expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the software architecture and delivering software solutions aligned with our development processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Architects, System Engineering, and Quality teams, to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments. Additionally, you’ll mentor and guide a team of Software Designers, ensuring alignment with best practices and applicable standards.

You’ll specifically take care of designing and specifying software architecture, but also leading the development of high-quality software solutions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Specifying and designing software architecture in alignment with project requirements

• Technically leading a team of Software Designers

• Interfacing with System, Project, Product, and Quality teams to ensure QCD commitments

• Driving the adoption of DevOps practices and cloud technologies

• Ensuring software development adheres to applicable standards and best practices

• Collaborating with geographically distributed teams to deliver high-quality solutions

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:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• At least 10 years of experience in software design and development using object-oriented methodologies

• Experience in DevOps and cloud technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker

• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Experience in developing distributed web applications and microservices

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Experience with Web APIs, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and MinIO

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line interface and networking concepts

• Hands-on experience with COTS tools like GitLab/GitHub, SVN, ClearQuest, Eclipse, and Synergy

• Good understanding of SDLC and software development methodologies

• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a global, multicultural environment

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 boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible 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 senior leadership or technical expert 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.