Software Architect

Alstom; Sesto San Giovanni; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading transport systems company in Lombardia, Italy is seeking a skilled software developer for railway systems. This role involves defining software requirements, selecting development tools, and integrating software/hardware solutions. Candidates must have an engineering degree and experience in railway software development. Strong communication skills and an international mindset are important for success in this collaborative environment. We promote diversity and inclusion within our teams.

Competenze

• Experience in railway software development is mandatory.
• Experience in vital or secure software development is desirable.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specifications and architecture.
• Define software requirements specifications and ensure traceability.
• Select development tools and coding strategies.
• Perform software/software and hardware/software integrations.
• Design, prepare, and perform tests and verifications of deliverables.

Conoscenze

Good oral communication skills

Good written English communication skills

Ability to work with other engineering teams

Ability to work with remote collaborators

Agile methodologies

Inclusive practices

Responsible approach

International mindset

Formazione

Engineering degree

Master’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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, more than 84 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specification & architecture, in collaboration with the Product Designers or System Engineers
• Define the software requirements specifications
  • Define the functional requirements, operational requirements, interfaces requirements and the requirements linked to performance, safety, cybersecurity, Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM)… constraints
  • Ensure that all the requirements can be verified (testability, …)
  • Ensure the traceability of the software requirements through the development cycle
• Define the software architecture
  • Elaborate the functional and structural breakdown into software components
  • Allocate the requirements to the software components
  • Define the interfaces between the software components
  • Define the dynamical behavior of the software
  • Validate the feasibility of the solution: model simulation, mock‑up
• Take main technical choices for software development
  • Select development tools, methodology (ex: UML, …), programming languages, coding strategy and coding rules…, strictly following internal process/methods & tools recommendations
  • Contribute to the selection of the execution environment (processor, operating system, middleware, basic software…), together with the product architect, system engineering manager and hardware architect
• Arbitrate and validate major software design choices
• Perform software/software integration, together with the software designers
• Perform hardware/software integration, together with the hardware architect
• Specify, design, prepare and perform tests and verifications of his/her deliverables
• Sustain the software
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
• Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or by defining reusable solutions, including COTS*
• Apply and ensure application of processes and standards

Contribute to continuous improvement (RoE: Return of Experience, process…)

Educational Requirements

• Engineering degree
• Master’s degree

Experience

Mandatory

Railway software development

Desirable

Vital or secure software development

Competencies & Skills

• Good oral communication skills
• Good written English communication skills
• Ability to work with other engineering teams
• Ability to work with remote collaborators
• Agile, Inclusive, Responsible
• International mindset

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.