Lead 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, 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 Design and Development Expert in Bangalore we're looking for

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions that make a tangible impact on our projects and customers. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (..Product Management, Software Architects, Hardware Designers, RAMS, and V&V teams..), contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, and much more.

You'll specifically take care of ..elaborating software specifications and architecture.. and ..designing efficient software solutions.., but also ..supporting integration activities and sustaining software throughout its lifecycle...

We'll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture in collaboration with Product Management

• Performing high-level software architecture and design

• Setting up the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications prior to formal validation by the V&V team

• Managing software work products under configuration management

• Supporting software/hardware integration alongside hardware designers

• Ensuring software sustainability and keeping up with technological advancements through continuous learning and innovation

• Defining build and deployment/release designs for CI/CD pipelines and automating routine tasks

• Contributing to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions

• Maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the software design lifecycle

• Applying processes and standards to ensure quality and consistency

• Driving continuous improvement through Return on Experience (RoE) and process enhancements

• Managing requirements and ensuring traceability

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 BE/B.Tech/M.Tech or equivalent

• 15 to 20 years of software design and development experience, including expertise in C#, .NET Core, and microservices architecture

• Experience in design and deployment methodologies (e.g., V-cycle, SysML, requirement management)

• Proficiency in API design and management, including RESTful principles, security (OAuth2, JWT, MTLS), and documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker, including cluster architecture, security, and observability

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)

• Expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and automation tools like Terraform

• Familiarity with cloud-native design (Azure preferred), scalability, resilience, and cost optimization

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide, influence, and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization

• Innovative mindset with a track record of creating reusable solutions and reference libraries

• Experience working with European customers is a plus but not mandatory

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 cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles

• 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.