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 Development Leader (SDL) in Vadodara we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive software development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates.

You'll lead the charge in delivering software solutions that meet quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) benchmarks. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Train Control Engineers, Sub-System Engineers, Verification & Validation Leaders), oversee software development processes, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing software development resources, ensuring the delivery of software baselines, and steering continuous improvement or Return on Experience (RoE) from previous projects.

We’ll look to you for:

Applying standard methodologies and processes to enhance domain efficiency

Defining, developing, and sharing reusable design patterns

Promoting continuous improvement within your team

Managing traceability and configuration of tools

Supporting costing issues in tenders and technical or process issues in projects

Accountability for software validation

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:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience or understanding of leading software development life cycles

Knowledge of model-based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build

Familiarity with network protocols such as MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS485

A project management certification

Ability to manage work packages for sub-contractors

Strong leadership skills for a team of approximately 5 people

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

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our flexible 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

Progress towards roles with increased responsibility

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises 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.