Software Principal 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, 74,000 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 Principal Architect in Bangkok we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.

You'll contribute to the definition of the organization’s software strategy and roadmap. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business ensure the deployment of the organization’s software strategy and roadmap in the software systems in their scope and domain and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of develop and lead continuous improvement and best practices to ensure software engineering efficiency and effectiveness.

We’ll look to you for:

• Report on the progress of the deployment of the organization’s software strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure the architectural, technological, and technical consistency in the software systems in their scope and domain.
• Demonstrate that the design and architecture of the software system in their scope align with the business goals.
• Mentor the software architect team and provide technical leadership.
• Chair the design reviews of the software in their scope.
• Technically coordinates task forces and ensure appropriate return of experience is done.
• Support sourcing and tenders on software topics
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch.

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 Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.

• Strong leadership and effective stakeholder and vendor relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex software design and architecture issues.
• Excellent verbal English communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, models, and methodologies.
• Experience in critical software design and architecture.

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our hybrid 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.