Software Architect

Req ID:497951 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Could you be the full-time Software Developer in Charleroi we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your software development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a key role in designing and implementing software components that contribute to the success of our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including software architects, hardware designers, and quality assurance managers, to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive innovation in our software development processes.

You’ll specifically take care of software component design and coding, as well as testing and verification, but also contribute to software and hardware integration activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Collaborating with software architects to elaborate software specifications and architecture
• Performing detailed design and coding of software components
• Setting up and maintaining the software development toolchain
• Specifying, designing, and performing tests and verifications for deliverables
• Managing software work products under configuration control
• Supporting software/software and hardware/software integration activities
• Staying informed of technology trends through ongoing learning and research
• Contributing to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions
• Adhering to and applying established processes and standards
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements

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:
• Engineer Degree or Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Experience in software development (mandatory)
• Understanding of railway software development or vital/secure software development (desirable)
• Knowledge of software architecture and component design
• Familiarity with testing and verification processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; French is highly desirable, and German is an asset
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams
• Team management and leadership skills
• Experience with concurrent engineering practices

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 daily routines
• Work with advanced 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 dynamic 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 opportunities, such as becoming a Software Development Manager
• Enjoy 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!

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.