Software V&V Team Leader | QA Manager

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

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Software QA Team Leader to drive verification, validation and testing activities across complex signalling and software programs. This is high-impact engineering – ensuring safety, quality, and reliability in critical rail infrastructure.

You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication - because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• 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

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, system, and security domains - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• Experience in verification & validation, testing, integration or system engineering
• Strong 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

How success is measured

• Delivery Quality Indicator (DQI)
• Contribution to root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Team performance and delivery reliability

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• 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 recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.