Software Technical Lead

Nalys; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

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Company car with fuel card or electric

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

DKV

Personalised career support and guide

Résumé du poste

Nalys is seeking a Software Technical Lead to guide real-time embedded software activities for rail projects. You will define architecture, lead development and testing, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Charleroi and Bangalore, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in embedded software within safety-critical environments, fluent in English and French, and a BAC+5 degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 5+ years of real-time embedded software development experience.
• Proven experience in safety-critical environments (railway) and technical leadership.

Responsabilités

• Define and shape software specifications and architectures from rail domain requirements.
• Design, implement, review, and test software components with rigorous validation.
• Coordinate software activities, plan delivery, and manage risks and changes.
• Support continuous improvement and monitor technology developments in rail.

Connaissances

Real-time embedded software

Software architecture

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Quality standards

English & French fluency

Formation

Master's degree (BAC+5) in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecom, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics

Description du poste

OUR EXPERTISE DRIVES YOUR AMBITIONS

Nalys is a Franco‑Belgian consulting company specializing in Life Sciences, Innovative Software, and Energy projects since 2011.

Our mission is simple: to offer engineers high‑value projects and provide them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to deliver excellence to our clients.

By contributing to major projects for leading companies across Belgium, Île‑de‑France, Normandy, Centre‑Val de Loire, and Hauts‑de‑France, we showcase our technical know‑how and expertise through the outstanding work of our teams.

Job Description

As part of a multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international team (software teams based in Charleroi and Bangalore), your role as Software Technical Lead is to guide and structure the activities dedicated to:

• Software specifications & architecture — Contribute to the definition of software specifications and architectures based on requirements provided by rail domain experts.
• Software development — Design, implement, review, and test software components (detailed design, coding, code reviews, unit testing).
• Integration & functional validation — Perform integration and functional testing of software components within final products, using both physical and digital test platforms.
• Continuous improvement — Support the evolution of processes, methods, and tools.
• Technology monitoring — Stay informed about relevant technological developments.

Coordination & Cross‑Functional Interfaces

• You act as a central interface between the software team, program management, and other engineering disciplines. Your responsibilities include:
• Activity coordination — Organize and coordinate software development activities within your scope.
• Planning & QCD performance — Contribute to planning, progress tracking, and adherence to Quality, Cost, and Delivery commitments.
• Change management — Participate in software change control boards (CCB).
• Risk management — Identify risks and escalation issues that may affect delivery or quality.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• You ensure compliance with standards while contributing to long‑term improvement initiatives.
• Standards compliance — Ensure alignment with applicable railway standards (EN 50716).
• Software planning — Contribute to the definition and execution of software plans.
• Design reviews — Participate in software design reviews and foster positive team dynamics.
• Standardisation & reuse — Promote standardisation, reuse, and continuous improvement practices.

Profile / Requirements

Education

• Master's degree or engineering degree (BAC+5) in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecom, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field.

Experience & Technical Background

• More than 5 years of experience in real‑time embedded software development.
• Strong background in complex system development.

Proven Experience In Railway Or Other Safety‑critical Environments.

• Experience in technical leadership or coordination roles.
• Fluency in English and French.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of railway safety standards (EN 50128 / EN 50716).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Behavioral Competencies

• Structured, organized, and reliable.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to anticipate issues and manage priorities effectively.
• Comfortable making technical decisions and challenging when necessary.
• Capable of coordinating and driving activities performed by others.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package
• A company car with a fuel card or electric charging card.
• Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
• DKV
• Personalised career support and guidance