Rail Software V&V Team Lead

Alstom

Madrid

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alstom in Madrid is seeking a Software V&V Team Leader to drive verification, validation and testing across complex signalling and software programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define strategy, coordinate automated testing, manage risks, and ensure independence between verification and design. This role demands strong test automation knowledge, agile experience, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

Experience in verification & validation, testing, integration or system engineering.
Knowledge of test automation strategies and tools (e.g. 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.
Engineering background with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English and Spanish (French is a plus).
Leadership mindset, autonomy and strong communication skills.
Experience in regulated industries (railway signalling, aerospace, defence, nuclear) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and deploy the 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.