Software Verification & Test Leader

ALSTOM Gruppe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport technology company is seeking a Software Verification & Test Leader in the East Midlands, UK. This role involves managing validation and verification of train control systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing software solutions. Candidates should possess practical knowledge of validation methods and tools. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working, professional development, and a supportive environment. This position allows for significant career growth and contribution to innovative transportation projects.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Understanding of EHS rules for train activities.
• Experience with validation and verification tools.
• Knowledge of TCMS and PACIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate all TC&IS sub-systems and components.
• Manage TC&IS test procedures and reports.
• Specify tools required for Verification & Test activities.

Skills

Practical knowledge of validation methods

Practical knowledge of validation tools

Practical knowledge of validation Means

Practical experience on software integration

Knowledge of real time network protocols

Managing work packages for sub-contractors

Design For Quality (DFQ) cycle

ISTQB Test Manager Certificate

Tools

TestStand

model-based testing tools

Job description

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Software Verification & Test Leader

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 18/12/2025

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.

Your future role

As Software Verification & Test Leader, you will be responsible for validation and verification of all Train Control & Information Systems (TC&IS) sub-systems (including the Train Control Management System (TCMS) and Passenger Announcement, Communication & Information Systems (PACIS)) and components (Software, System Architecture) in line with make or buy strategy of each project.

As we expand the existing team, when required, you will also be involved with software development & associated software deliverables of the aforementioned systems, as deemed appropriate by the Domain Leader: You will perform Software Development activities, integration of the software modules and generation of software for assigned projects.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring 100% compliance with EHS rules for activities performed on train and test bench
• Managing TC&IS validation and verification tools configuration
• Delivering TC&IS test procedures and test reports
• Managing configuration of Verification & Test deliverables, ensuring 100% are properly stored in the configuration database
• Maintaining up-to-date validation status of change requests (CR) in the CR database
• Managing CRs, ensuring all notOK results in test reports are linked to a CR.
• Delivering TC&IS Verification Plan (activities, means, strategy)
• Providing planning for Verification & Test activities
• Reporting weekly on requirements testing coverage and results
• Delivering weekly synthesis on Verification & Test activities
• Specifying tools required for Verification & Test activities (PCs, test benches, etc.)
• Managing the TC&IS Verification & Test Work Package
• Support producing Control Build Software Model in compliance with TCMSSoftware Requirements Specification(SwRS),Software Design Specification (SwDS),and Interface Control Document, consideringReliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety(RAMS)constraintsand productSafety Related Application Conditions (SRAC)
• Support developing software/modules for TCMS equipment while maximising reuse of standard configurable software components

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Practical knowledge of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class tests…)
• Practical knowledge of validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing tools…)
• Practical knowledge of validation Means (Testbench, simulators…)
• Practical experience on software integration & validation phases (experience in Railway or Health, Defence, Aeronautical, Automotive domains).
• Knowledge of real time network protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc
• Managing work packages for sub-contractors
• Design For Quality (DFQ) cycle
• ISTQB Test Manager Certificate would be beneficial

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• 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 dynamic, inclusive, and safety‑focused 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 (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.