Lead QA & V&V Engineer – Rail Signalling & Automation

Alstom; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alstom, a global rail leader, is seeking a Software QA Team Leader to drive verification, validation and testing across signalling and software programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, define V&V strategy and advance automation with Cucumber, JMeter and Postman, while ensuring safety, quality and reliability.

Fluency in English and Spanish preferred; experience with Agile/CI/CD environments and regulated industries is valued, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Formación

• Experience in verification & validation, testing, integration or system engineering.
• Strong knowledge of test automation strategies and tools (Cucumber, JMeter, Postman).
• Understanding of Agile, CI/CD environments and software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of integrated systems (CCTV, PA, PIS, communications, control centers).
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for requirements and test management.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Leadership mindset, autonomy and strong communication skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (railway signalling, aerospace, defence, nuclear) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and deploy the Program Verification & Validation strategy and plan.
• Lead verification, integration and test activities across software, product and system levels.
• Drive the transition from manual to automated testing (Cucumber, JMeter, Postman, TestComplete).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Security Signalling, Product Architecture, Development Centers).
• Manage configuration, change control and requirement traceability.
• Oversee test execution, reporting, risks and issue management.
• Define and follow up test environments, test benches and analysis tools.
• Represent Alstom towards customers, providing visibility on V&V progress and risks.
• Lead the V&V team and manage subcontractors and work packages.
• Ensure independence between verification and design activities.

Conocimientos

Verification & validation

Testing

System engineering

Test automation

Cucumber

JMeter

Postman

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Leadership

Communication

Regulated industries knowledge

Herramientas

Cucumber

JMeter

Postman

TestComplete

Descripción del empleo

Alstom, a global rail leader, is seeking a Software QA Team Leader to drive verification, validation and testing across signalling and software programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, define V&V strategy and advance automation with Cucumber, JMeter and Postman, while ensuring safety, quality and reliability.

Fluency in English and Spanish preferred; experience with Agile/CI/CD environments and regulated industries is valued, along with strong communication and leadership skills.