Lead Software Architect

Lead 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.

Your future role

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

You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of software solutions at Alstom, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (**Product Management, Hardware Design, RAMS, V&V teams**), contribute to the definition of build and deployment designs for CI/CD pipelines, and support the integration of software with hardware components, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of **software architecture design and development**, but also **continuous improvement and technology evolution through innovation**.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture in collaboration with Product Management

• Performing high-level software architecture and design

• Setting up software development toolchains

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications, including "designer" tests

• Ensuring configuration management of software work products as per the product Configuration Management Plan

• Supporting software/software and hardware/software integration, in collaboration with hardware designers

• Sustaining software and keeping informed of technological advancements through techno-watch

• Defining build and deployment/release designs for CI/CD pipelines and automating routine tasks

• Contributing to TIS standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions

• Maintaining strong collaboration with software architects, hardware designers, RAMS, and V&V teams throughout the software design cycle

• Applying processes and standards while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

• Managing requirements and ensuring traceability

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 BE/B.Tech/M.Tech

• 15 to 20 years of software design and development experience using C#, .NET Core, and Microservices architecture

• Experience in design and deployment methodology (V cycle, SysML, requirement management)

• Expertise in C# .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, and microservices development

• Proficiency in performance optimization (async programming, caching), testing (unit testing with xUnit, integration testing), and API design & management (RESTful principles, OAuth2, JWT, Swagger/OpenAPI)

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry/Jaeger)

• Knowledge of DevOps tools (GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Vault or Azure Key Vault) and automation (Terraform, deployment strategies)

• Familiarity with cloud-native design (Azure preferred), scalability, resilience, and cost optimization

• Demonstrated ability to guide, influence, and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization

• Proven track record as a technical leader with experience managing multiple software programs

• Innovative mindset with a focus on creating reusable solutions and model-based developments

• Team player with strong communication skills; prior experience working with European customers is a plus

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 cutting-edge technologies and 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 **flexible 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 opportunities

• Progress towards 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level