Software Designer

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 development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll contribute to the development of web-based application software that powers critical systems in the rail industry. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including software architects, hardware designers, and validation & verification (V&V) teams, to ensure quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments are met. You’ll also support the integration of software with hardware systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll specifically take care of software module design and coding, as well as testing and verification, but also collaborate on the evolution of technologies and the reuse of standardized solutions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture in collaboration with software architects

• Performing detailed design, coding, and testing of software modules

• Setting up and maintaining the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing module tests (“Designer” tests) prior to formal V&V team tests

• Ensuring configuration management of software work products

• Supporting software/hardware integration alongside hardware designers

• Sustaining the software and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Applying processes and standards to ensure quality and compliance

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 degree in Engineering (IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent)

• 8+ years of experience in web-based software design and development

• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, and SQL Server

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js or Node.js, and familiarity with Microsoft Azure

• Experience with configuration management tools like Git

• Knowledge of bug reporting tools such as Bugzilla or ClearQuest

• Exposure to containerized environments for deployment and testing

• Knowledge of the railway signalling domain is an added advantage

• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement reusable solutions

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 routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative, impactful 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership or specialized technical roles

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

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.