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.

Could you be the full-time V&V Architect in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your software validation expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and highly motivated team based in our Bangalore development center, as part of the Verification & Validation (V&V) team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that our software and its components fulfill their intended use, whether in real or simulated environments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across system, program, and quality domains, contribute to the development of validation environments and tools, and ensure seamless integration of components from various development teams.

You’ll specifically take care of defining test strategies, test plans, and validation schedules, but also contribute to standardization by reusing or developing reusable solutions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining test strategies, test plans, and delivery schedules

• Designing and developing validation environments and tools (e.g., web/desktop applications, test benches, and automation scripts)

• Ensuring requirements traceability as per the Requirements Management Plan

• Integrating components from various development teams and preparing validation platforms

• Automating integration and validation tasks using scripts and batch files

• Producing validation result reports and managing associated change requests

• Maintaining strong collaboration with architects and designers throughout the software validation cycle

• Applying organizational processes and standards

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+ years of experience in software testing, with expertise in requirement-based testing

• Good knowledge of software module/functional and integration testing

• Understanding of testing techniques like black-box, boundary value analysis, and robustness analysis

• Experience with tools such as GitLab, EWM, ETM, DNG, DOORS, and CI/CD pipelines

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Shell, with experience on Linux/Ubuntu platforms

• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., ClearCase) and bug reporting tools (e.g., Bugzilla, ClearQuest)

• Knowledge of standards such as CENELEC SIL4, DO-178A, or DO-178

• Experience with ROBOT framework, white-box testing (e.g., RTRT/VectorCast), and railway signaling domain (desirable)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic 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 opportunities

• Progress towards senior leadership or specialized technical 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.