VIE - Data Engineer

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Date: 14 Aug 2026

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN

Company: Alstom

Req ID:525927 

 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

 

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying, please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility requirements. To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

 

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code):         Data Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
  • Contribute to the development of the next generation of data-driven tool (Dialog) for the needs of all DIS solutions
  • Ensure the Smart Rail Insight tool sustaining deployed in China for Qiji projects needs
  • Develop a tool for monitoring the operation, with purpose to be sell to final customers

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

CHINA / D&IS

 

Reports directly to:

China D&IS Technical Director

 

Other reporting to:

D&IS Technology Center (Dialog development)

 

Direct reports:

N/A

Network & Links

Internal

  • Engineering, Technical teams, R&D, Innovation teams

External

  • Start-ups, IT companies, other industrial companies, suppliers, academics, research institute

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Key accountabilities:

  • Define, develop, manage & sustain the data solution including storage, processing units and UI defined as the industrial solution for the program
  • Design technical solutions for production-grade and cyber-secure data solutions
  • Build multi-tenant data collector and storage
  • Build multi-tenant streaming and data processing in batch and near-real time flows
  • Design scalable data model, including SQL and NoSQL modeling
  • Assess and enhance the data quality of incoming data flows
  • Apply Data management and security components
  • Build customizable Analytical Dashboards
  • Evaluate the opportunities from new technologies
  • Apply strong testing and quality assurance practices
  • within a lean startup pathway and in collaboration of engineering & mobility experts, data scientists, software engineers, HMI designer and devops

 

Performance measurements:

  • OTD
  • Developments QCD

 

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

  • Engineering or master’s degree in computer science & information systems

Desirable:

  • Data Science and/ or Machine Learning

Experience

Mandatory:

  • 2 to 7 years in IT and/or digital companies or software or startups, at least 2 years work experience asper China immigration requirement
  • Extensive practice of data processing and software development, in Python or R or Java/Scala environment.
  • Experience in developing solution with Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and/or Nifi for production.
  • Experience of data modelling
  • Deep knowledge of SQL database configuration, eg. Postgres, MariaDB, MySQL
  • Knowledge with devops including docker and ansible
  • Experience with git and release management

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure or AWS or GCP.
  • Knowledge of network and security : SSL, certifcates, IPSEC, Active Directory, LDAP.
  • Knowledge about Machine Learning with scikit-learn, R, Tensorflow or another AI framework or toolkit
  • Good understanding of the Apache open source ecosystem

Competencies & Skills

  • Proven track record for designing stable solution, testing and debugging.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting
  • Proven capabilities with worldwide teams
  • Fluent English and French

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Job Type:​VIE​


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