Specialist- Tests & Validation (Software)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Alstom Canada is seeking a Test & Validation Specialist (Software) to contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of Wayside systems. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will shape test strategies and validation methodologies across complex multi-system environments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, 7+ years of testing experience, strong scripting, networking and CI/CD skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of software or system testing experience in complex multi-system environments.
• Strong scripting, networking, and CI/CD tool experience.
• Fluent in French and English; ability to work in an international, multi-site organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference on defined projects and provide testing support.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate testing activities.
• Ensure requirements traceability and diagnose defects to improve test coverage.
• Implement observability tools (logs, traces) for diagnostics.
• Adhere to established testing processes and tools.

Skills

Python

Bash

Networking

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

DOORS

SQL

Job description

Date: 25 Jul 2026

Company: Alstom

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.

Are you passionate about the railway industry and complex systems? TheTrain Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS)team is looking for you.

The Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS)team is involved in the improvement and troubleshooting of our customers active train fleets. The typical projects span from issue troubleshooting and correction, obsolescence management to functional improvements.

The TCMS has an onboard and a wayside application:

The onboardportionacquirestrain data, apply control rules and activates outputs for train operation. It also gathers multiple train health metrics that are sent to the wayside software over wireless links.

The wayside application receives, processes, archives and makes this data available for consultation. This data is used for efficient train operation, preventive and reactive maintenance.

As a Test & Validation Specialist(Software), you will directly contribute to the technical excellence of our solutions. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of Wayside systems. If you are looking for a role with a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of tomorrow’s transportation, this opportunity is for you.

Your future role

As a Test & Validation Specialist, you will play a key role in driving the technical excellence of our solutions. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of Wayside systems. Acting as a technical reference on key projects, you will contribute your expertise to test strategies, technical choices, and validation methodologies. If you are seeking a high-impact role shaping the future of safe and efficient transportation, this opportunity is for you.

Your key responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Act as a technical reference on defined projects by providing support on complex testing, architecture, and validation challenges.
• Automation: Develop scripts and tools to integrate testing activities
• Execution & Analysis: Ensure requirements traceability, diagnose complex defects, andoptimizetest coverage
• Observability: Implement advanced tools (logs, network captures, traces) foraccuratediagnostics
• Strictly adhere to establishedprocesses, methods, and tools related to these activities

About you

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software or system testing within complex multi-system environments
• Technical Skills: Strong scripting skills (ex:Python, Bash…), networking knowledge (ex:TCP/IP, Ethernet…), and experience with CI/CD tools (ex:GitLab, Jenkins…)
• Tools: Familiarity with requirements management (ex:DOORS…) and databases (ex:SQL…)
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset and ability to work in an international, multi-site, matrix organization
• Fluent in French and English required
• Automation:Haveastronginterestfor automatedtesting(Asset)

Location: Saint-Bruno (South Shore of Montreal)
Status: Permanent, full-time (40h)
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

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.