Software V&V Team Leader
Alstom
Municipality of Madrid, Spain
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, Spanish, FrenchJob location
Municipality of Madrid, Spain
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
Systems Engineering
Automation of Tests
Azure
Continuous Integration
JMeter
Requirements Traceability
Software Engineering
Test Execution Engine
Test Management
Postman
Testcomplete
Cucumber
Job description
We're looking for a Software V&V Team Leader to drive verification, validation and testing activities across complex signalling and software programs. This is high-impact engineering - ensuring safety, quality, and reliability in critical rail infrastructure. You'll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication - because they know what's at stake: the journey home. Your role, your impact
- Define and deploy the Program Verification & Validation strategy and plan
- Lead verification, integration and test activities across software, product and system levels
- Drive the transition from manual to automated testing (Cucumber, JMeter, Postman, TestComplete)
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Security Signalling, Product Architecture, Development Centers)
- Manage configuration, change control and requirement traceability
- Oversee test execution, reporting, risks and issue management
- Define and follow up test environments, test benches and analysis tools
- Represent Alstom towards customers, providing visibility on V&V progress and risks
- Lead the V&V team and manage subcontractors and work packages
- Ensure independence between verification and design activities, * Delivery Quality Indicator (DQI)
- Coverage Progress Indicator (CPI)
- Defect Non-Detection Rate (DNDR)
- Contribution to root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Team performance and delivery reliability
Alstom, a great place to grow
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our cooperative 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
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage
Requirements
- Experience in verification & validation, testing, integration or system engineering
- Strong knowledge of test automation strategies and tools (e.g. Cucumber, JMeter, Postman)
- Understanding of Agile, CI/CD environments and software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of integrated systems (CCTV, PA, PIS, communications, control centers)
- Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for requirements and test management
- Engineering background with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English and Spanish (French is a plus)
- Leadership mindset, autonomy and strong communication skills
- Experience in regulated industries (railway signalling, aerospace, defence, nuclear) is a plus
About the company
At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.