Automation Test Architect

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in Verification & Validation (V&V) to a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside passionate innovative and collaborative teammates.

Youll play a pivotal role in defining and driving the V&V strategy across software cloud and integrated system environments. Day-to-day youll work closely with cross-functional teams including software development DevOps architecture and program stakeholders to ensure product quality compliance and efficiency. Youll also lead automation initiatives establish robust test frameworks and guide teams on best practices for automation and system-level verification.

Youll specifically take care of architecting test automation solutions for microservices APIs and cloud-native components but also ensure seamless integration of automation pipelines into CI/CD systems.

Well look to you for:

• Owning and driving the end-to-end V&V strategy including automation frameworks manual verification and system validation

• Defining and implementing V&V plans and ensuring alignment with development phases risks and compliance requirements

• Architecting scalable automation frameworks for UI API integration performance and cloud execution

• Driving testing strategies for Azure Cloud services and Kubernetes-based environments

• Ensuring traceability from requirements to tests to evidence guaranteeing audit-readiness for safety cybersecurity and regulatory use cases

• Leading and mentoring V&V automation engineers fostering technical growth and high performance

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth verification and delivery

• Driving continuous improvement through process refinements technology adoption and return-of-experience analysis

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or related fields

• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cucumber Postman) and REST API automation

• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Cloud Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and Kubernetes concepts

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins Azure DevOps GitLab) and automation pipelines

• Strong understanding of microservices APIs cloud-native architectures and distributed systems testing

• Experience with testing methodologies (SDLC/STLC) V&V processes and system-level validation

• Demonstrated ability to lead automation teams and drive V&V initiatives across multiple projects

• Excellent communication stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. rail medical devices industrial automation) is a plus

Things youll 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. Youll 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 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

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise

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

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.