Software System Architect | Security Solutions

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 Software System Architect in Madrid we’re looking for?

Your future role :

Take on a new challenge and apply your Software system engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside cooperative and proactive teammates.

You'll will be responsible defining and designing the new functionalities for one of our main software systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Internal and external stakeholders), contribute to continuous improvement and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of system specifications and system design analysis but also support the Product Architect and Design Authority for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy

We’ll look to you for :

Lead and participate in the system design and specifications by application of System Engineering technics for :

System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis, integration of end-users, experts, and CCN recommendations, phases concurrent engineering, ensures design for testability, provides interface resolution and management)

Technical reviews & decisions

System Specifications (Structured system specifications, development and integration of sub-system, software, product, and V&V needs, system modelling and requirements writing, management, and traceability)

Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews)

Configuration Management

Interface with the System Application Architect for projects and tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support)

Prepare program / project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, ..)

Participate in the material selection and procurement activities as required for the system delivery

Alert and reports on any event / risks that may impact system development

Participate in the program CCB (review of Change Request status)

Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through technological watch

Contribute to continuous improvement (RoE : Return on Experience, process, workload estimations / metrics, ..)

Support the System Engineering Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables

Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

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 Computer Science, Telecommunication or Industrial Engineering

Experience as a software system engineer

Knowledge of the program domain

Demonstrable knowledge of requirements management tools (such as DOORS and / or Reqtify)

Technical decision management

Product & Domain knowledge

Expertise in System Engineering

Design for Quality life cycle

Languages : English (full proficient use) and Spanish (full proficient use)

Desirable : Master’s degree

Certification in System Engineering

Other languages : French

Knowledge and demonstrable skills using Microsoft Azure DevOps (or similar) for version control, reporting requirements management, program management, documentation management, testing, etc...

Specific domain knowledge (CCTV, PA, PIS, Telephony, Communications, others...) and integrated control centers

Demonstrable knowledge and experience on software agile projects and continuous integration and continuous delivery

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 new cybersecurity standards for software development

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our cooperative 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 recognizes 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.