Rail Software Architect & Integration Specialist

Alstom; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career

Security standards in rail signalling

Cross-functional teams

Inclusive environment

Leadership path

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Alstom in Charleroi, Belgium, is seeking a Software Developer to design, implement, and test software components for rail mobility projects. You will work with software architects, hardware designers, and QA managers to deliver high‑quality software solutions and support integration activities across teams.

The role emphasizes design, coding, testing, and continuous improvement within an agile, international environment.

Qualifications

• Engineer or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in software development is mandatory.
• Understanding of railway software development or vital/secure software development is desirable.
• Knowledge of software architecture and component design.
• Familiarity with testing and verification processes.
• Strong English communication skills; French desirable; German an asset.
• Ability to work across engineering teams.
• Team leadership skills; concurrent engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software architects to elaborate software specifications and architecture.
• Perform detailed design and coding of software components.
• Set up and maintain the software development toolchain.
• Specify, design, and perform tests and verifications for deliverables.
• Manage software work products under configuration control.
• Support software/hardware integration activities.
• Stay informed of technology trends through ongoing learning and research.
• Contribute to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions.
• Adhere to and apply established processes and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Skills

Software development

Software architecture

Testing & verification

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Engineer Degree / Master’s Degree

Job description

Alstom in Charleroi, Belgium, is seeking a Software Developer to design, implement, and test software components for rail mobility projects. You will work with software architects, hardware designers, and QA managers to deliver high‑quality software solutions and support integration activities across teams.

The role emphasizes design, coding, testing, and continuous improvement within an agile, international environment.