Software V&V Team Leader

Software V&V Team LeaderLocation: Madrid, ESCompany: AlstomAt 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.More than a job: a missionWe’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.Your role, your impactDefine and deploy the Program Verification & Validation strategy and planLead verification, integration and test activities across software, product and system levelsDrive 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 traceabilityOversee test execution, reporting, risks and issue managementDefine and follow up test environments, test benches and analysis toolsRepresent Alstom towards customers, providing visibility on V&V progress and risksLead the V&V team and manage subcontractors and work packagesEnsure independence between verification and design activitiesYou’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, system, and security domains - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.What you bringExperience in verification & validation, testing, integration or system engineeringStrong knowledge of test automation strategies and tools (e.g. Cucumber, JMeter, Postman)Understanding of Agile, CI/CD environments and software development lifecycleKnowledge of integrated systems (CCTV, PA, PIS, communications, control centers)Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for requirements and test managementEngineering background with analytical and problem-solving skillsFluency in English and Spanish (French is a plus)Leadership mindset, autonomy and strong communication skillsExperience in regulated industries (railway signalling, aerospace, defence, nuclear) is a plusHow success is measuredDelivery Quality Indicator (DQI)Coverage Progress Indicator (CPI)Defect Non-Detection Rate (DNDR)Contribution to root cause analysis and continuous improvementTeam performance and delivery reliabilityAlstom, a great place to growEnjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routinesCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesContribute to innovative projectsUtilise our cooperative working environmentSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learningBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverageHere, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real.Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you.And the legacy lasts.#J-*****-Ljbffr

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, system, and security domains - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. What you bringExperience 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

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 growEnjoy 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 Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts. #J-*****-Ljbffr

Company: Alstom 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. More than a job: a mission