Software Architect

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 software engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and results-driven teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of software architecture, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Product Architects, Hardware Architects, System Engineering Managers, and Quality teams), define technical strategies, and lead software development activities, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of defining software requirements and architecture, as well as coordinating software development activities, but also contribute to standardization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining software requirements specifications, including functional, operational, and interface requirements

• Developing and validating software architecture, including functional and structural breakdowns

• Leading major technical choices and ensuring the feasibility of solutions

• Performing software integration (SW/SW and HW/SW) and testing

• Coordinating software development activities and ensuring traceability of requirements

• Contributing to the definition of technical management plans, including development and configuration management plans

• Ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and quality standards

• Driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing through Return of Experience (REX) and standardization efforts

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 or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, Computer Science, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

• 10+ years of experience in software development and design using object-oriented methodologies and design patterns

• Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., C#, ASP.NET, Web API)

• Knowledge of databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks

• Experience in designing cybersecure applications and applying design thinking and threat modeling

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)

• Proficiency in tools such as Git, UML, and debugging tools

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide and influence in a matrix organization

• Experience in railway signaling or similar industries is a plus

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 signaling

• 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.