Software Architect

Req ID:488623 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Purpose of the job:

• Design software components and implement them
• Optional role: Software Development Manager
• Ensure QCD management on software development activities

 

ORGANIZATION:

Organisation structure:  

Development Center (DC) or Regional Center (RC)

 

Reports directly to:

DC/RC Software Métier Manager/Leader (but specific reporting line is possible)

 

Other reporting to:              

Software Project Manager, Program Manager

 

Network & Links

Internal

• Software Architects
• Software Designers
• Hardware Designers
• RAM Engineers
• V&V Architects and Designers
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Safety Assurance Engineers
• Cybersecurity Engineers

 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

• Key accountabilities:
• Contribute to the elaboration of the software specification & architecture, in collaboration with the software architect
• Develop software components:
  • Perform the software components detailed design & coding
  • Set up the software development tool chain
  • Specify, design, prepare and perform tests and verifications of his / her deliverables
  • Put software work products under configuration management
  • Support software / software integration, together with the other software designers
  • Support hardware / software integration, together with the hardware designers
• Sustain the software
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
• Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or by implementing reusable solutions, including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)
• Apply processes and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement (RoE: Return on Experience, process, …)
• If Software Development Manager (optional)
  • Produce and follow up the WP (Work Package) file (QCD commitments) for the whole software development
  • Define the management plans for software development (by customizing and completing internal templates if any):
    • Define the software project management plan
    • Contribute to the definition of the software engineering management plan together with the software architect

• • Contribute to the definition of the software verification and validation plan together with the software architect and the V&V architect
  • Contribute to the definition of the software configuration management plan together with the configuration manager

• Contribute to the definition of the software quality plan together with the quality manager
• Organize the software Design Reviews
• Organize and lead software development activities so that to ensure QCD commitment, till the end of software development:
  • Coordinate software development activities (software design - including activities performed by LLCC or subcontractors)
  • Participate to the product CCB (Change Control Board) for software part (i.e. manage commitment and change to software requirements)
  • Alert the reporting structure for any event that could impact software development QCD commitments
• Establish the consolidated reporting on his/her WP
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

 

Performance measurements:

• OTD / DOT
• If Software Development Manager, respect of QCD commitments

 

QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES - EXPECTED LEVEL

 

Education requirements:

Engineer Degree or Master Degree

 

Experience:

Mandatory:

• Software development

 

Desirable:

• Railway software development
• Vital or secure software development

 

Language skills: Good level in the French and English language (written, spoken). German is an asset.

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