Software System Architect | Security Solutions

ALSTOM Gruppe; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading transportation solutions company based in Madrid is looking for a Software System Architect to define functionalities and lead system specifications. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, proficiency in English and Spanish, and experience in software system engineering. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and a competitive reward package.

Servicios

Investment in development through award-winning learning

Dynamic reward package

Collaborative work environment

Formación

• Experience as a software system engineer is required.
• Knowledge of the program domain necessary.
• Certification in System Engineering is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead system design and specifications.
• Support the Product Architect and Design Authority.
• Prepare program/project documents.

Conocimientos

Software system engineering

Requirements management tools

System Engineering expertise

Continuous integration and delivery

English (full proficient use)

Spanish (full proficient use)

Product & Domain knowledge

Educación

Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication or Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

DOORS

Reqtify

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

Software System Architect | Security Solutions

Date: 31 Oct 2025

Location: Madrid, ES

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Software System ArchitectinMadrid we’re looking for?

Your future role:

Take on a new challenge and apply your Software system engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside cooperative and proactive teammates.

You’ll be responsible defining and designing the new functionalities for one of our main software systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (internal and external stakeholders), contribute to continuous improvement and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of system specifications and system design analysis but also support the Product Architect and Design Authority for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy.

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead and participate in the system design and specifications by application of System Engineering technics for:
• System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis, integration of end-users, experts, and CCN recommendations, phases concurrent engineering, ensures design for testability, provides interface resolution and management)
• Technical reviews & decisions
• System Specifications (Structured system specifications, development and integration of sub-system, software, product, and V&V needs, system modelling and requirements writing, management, and traceability)
• Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews)
• Configuration Management
• Interface with the System Application Architect for projects and tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support)
• Prepare program/project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, ..)
• Participate in the material selection and procurement activities as required for the system delivery
• Alert and reports on any event/risks that may impact system development
• Participate in the program CCB (review of Change Request status)
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through technological watch
• Contribute to continuous improvement (RoE: Return on Experience, process, workload estimations/metrics, ..)
• Support the System Engineering Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

All about you:

• Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication or Industrial Engineering
• Experience as a software system engineer
• Knowledge of the program domain
• Demonstrable knowledge of requirements management tools (such as DOORS and/or Reqtify)
• Product & Domain knowledge
• Expertise in System Engineering
• Design for Quality life cycle
• Languages: English (full proficient use) and Spanish (full proficient use)
• Certification in System Engineering
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills using Microsoft Azure DevOps (or similar) for version control, reporting requirements management, program management, documentation management, testing, etc...
• Specific domain knowledge (CCTV, PA, PIS, Telephony, Communications, others...) and integrated control centers
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience on software agile projects and continuous integration and continuous delivery

Things you’ll enjoy:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new cybersecurity standards for software development
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.