Software Architect

ALSTOM Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and inclusive working environment

Award-winning learning opportunities

Comprehensive social coverage

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled Software Architect to develop complex embedded solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software development, a degree in Engineering, and strong skills in IoT protocols and embedded systems. This role offers opportunities for career progress with a dynamic work environment, comprehensive benefits, and innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software module design for embedded systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to innovate and create reusable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop software modules, including detailed design, coding, and testing.
• Conduct software module tests and verifications.
• Support software and hardware integration.

Skills

Software development

IoT cloud protocols: MQTT, AMQP, HTTP/REST, TLS

Embedded/RTOS applications

Microservices design patterns

CENELEC SIL4/DO178A/DO178B standards

AWS IoT

Embedded C

Python

RT Linux

TCP/IP protocols

Cybersecurity feature development

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

Job description

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Software Architect

Date: 12 Mar 2026

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 Architect in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your software development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a highly motivated and innovative team.

You'll contribute to the development of complex embedded solutions and play a critical role in delivering software modules by ensuring detailed design, implementation, and testing. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including software architects, designers, and verification and validation (V&V) teams. You will also support programs to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of the integration of software modules and perform detailed design and coding, but also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment throughout the software design cycle.

We’ll look to you for:

Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture in collaboration with the software architect

Performing integration of software modules

Developing software modules, including detailed design, coding, and testing

Setting up and maintaining the software development toolchain

Conducting software module tests and verifications of deliverables

Supporting software and hardware integration

Applying processes and standards to ensure quality and compliance

Contributing to continuous improvement by implementing reusable solutions and participating in Return on Experience (RoE) initiatives

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:

Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

12+ years of experience in designing software modules for complex embedded systems

• Experience with IoT cloud protocols: MQTT, AMQP, HTTP/REST, TLS

Experience or understanding of embedded/RTOS applications and software processes

• Knowledge of Microservices design patterns: API gateway, service discovery, load balancing, fault tolerance.

Knowledge of CENELEC SIL4/DO178A/DO178B standards

• Experience with IoT cloud platform: AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT

Familiarity with programming languages like Embedded C and Python

Proficiency in operating systems such as RT Linux

Understanding of protocols like TCP/IP and exposure to cybersecurity feature development

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

Strong communication and leadership skills to guide and influence in a matrix organization

Ability to innovate and create reusable solutions

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 monotonous daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our dynamic and inclusive 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 opportunities

Progress towards advanced roles, including Software Architect Tier 1

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.