Software Quality Engineer

Req ID:514900

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 80 000 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 software quality assurance expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

Youll play a key role in ensuring that our software solutions meet the highest quality standards and align with industry requirements. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as project managers software developers and quality assurance specialists) support software configuration management and contribute to software certification activities. Youll also engage with internal and external customers to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Youll specifically take care of defining and implementing the Software Quality Assurance Plan but also managing or contributing to software audits and gate/phase reviews of software development.

Well look to you for:

• Defining and implementing the Software Quality Assurance Plan on the project and preparing the Software Quality Assurance Report
• Supporting regular activity reporting regarding process conformity and software technical documentation progress
• Supporting Software Configuration Management including supplier software (e.g. COTS libraries source code)
• Managing or contributing to gate/phase reviews of software development with a veto right
• Managing or contributing to software audits and following up on corrective and preventative actions until closure
• Supporting any software certification activity on the project
• Interfacing with customers (internal or external) on software quality if required
• Documenting the return of experience for each phase of the software development
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders which may require occasional travel

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:

• Degree in computer science or an equivalent engineering discipline or relevant professional experience
• Fluency in English (company language)
• Overall understanding of software engineering lifecycle models tools and techniques
• Ability to identify software quality issues and risks
• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and tools
• Team player with strong customer (internal or external) orientation
• Familiarity with software configuration management techniques and tools
• Auditor certification and experience (desirable)
• Business acumen (desirable)
• Ability to interpret software quality assurance and software safety standards and models such as ISO 9001 ISO/IEC 90003 EN 50128 EN 50657 IEEE 1558 CMMI and IRIS (desirable)
• Proficiency in tools like MS Office SharePoint project tracking databases and software development/testing tools (desirable)
• Effective communication skills
• Leadership and accountability
• Assertiveness and the ability to say no when necessary
• Empathy and the ability to work with international and diverse teams
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of uncertainty

Bilingualism

Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners suppliers colleagues and Quebec French remains the primary working language of our company.

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.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1