V&V 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 **test automation and embedded systems** expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside **highly motivated and collaborative** teammates.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software systems, contributing to the development of complex embedded solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., software architects, hardware designers, and RAMS departments), mentor team members, and provide constructive feedback to enhance team performance.

You’ll specifically take care of **test automation, system testing, and functional testing**, but also **prepare requirement-based test cases and execute test reports**.

We’ll look to you for:

• Testing and validating software modules according to their Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)

• Applying software processes and standards required for testing, such as CMMI and modal processes

• Preparing test cases and performing software verification and validation deliverables

• Collaborating with software architects to contribute to software specifications and architecture

• Conducting software module integration and functional testing

• Providing mentorship and guidance to team members and newcomers

• Supporting project managers with resource and schedule management

• Proposing solutions to consolidate design issues

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, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

• 11–15 years of experience in software testing, especially in embedded systems

• Proven ability to test software modules as per their SIL levels

• Knowledge of testing techniques like black box, white box, equivalence class, boundary value analysis, and robustness analysis

• Experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Linux, VX Works, or QNX

• Familiarity with programming languages like C and Ada

• Experience with testing tools like RTRT, VectorCast, and creating/testing TDP

• Knowledge of standards such as CENELEC SIL4, DO178A/B, or equivalent

• Ability to mentor team members and provide constructive feedback

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

• Patience and resilience to repeat and refine tests multiple times

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 cutting-edge standards for rail signalling and safety

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that impact global mobility

• 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 roles such as **Technical Lead or Project Manager**

• 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.