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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Alstom - **Location:** Charleroi, Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Toolchain, Software Verification - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobsearch.alstom.com/talentcommunity/apply/1292171601/?locale=en_GB ## About the Role Engineer Degree or Master Degree Experience: Mandatory: * Software development Desirable: * Railway software development * Vital or secure software development Language skills: Good level in the French and English language (written, spoken). German is an asset. Competencies & Skills * Good oral communication skills * Good written English communication skills * Team management * Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams * Concurrent engineering ## Description * Design software components and implement them * Optional role: Software Development Manager * Ensure QCD management on software development activities ORGANIZATION: Organisation structure: Development Center (DC) or Regional Center (RC) Reports directly to: DC/RC Software Métier Manager/Leader (but specific reporting line is possible) Other reporting to: Software Project Manager, Program Manager Network & Links Internal * Software Architects * Software Designers * Hardware Designers * RAM Engineers * V&V Architects and Designers * Quality Assurance Managers * Safety Assurance Engineers * Cybersecurity Engineers, * Contribute to the elaboration of the software specification & architecture, in collaboration with the software architect * Develop software components: + Perform the software components detailed design & coding + Set up the software development tool chain + Specify, design, prepare and perform tests and verifications of his / her deliverables + Put software work products under configuration management + Support software / software integration, together with the other software designers + Support hardware / software integration, together with the hardware designers * Sustain the software * Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch * Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or by implementing reusable solutions, including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) * Apply processes and standards * Contribute to continuous improvement (RoE: Return on Experience, process, …) * If Software Development Manager (optional) + Produce and follow up the WP (Work Package) file (QCD commitments) for the whole software development + Define the management plans for software development (by customizing and completing internal templates if any): o Define the software project management plan o Contribute to the definition of the software engineering management plan together with the software architect * + Contribute to the definition of the software verification and validation plan together with the software architect and the V&V architect + Contribute to the definition of the software configuration management plan together with the configuration manager * Contribute to the definition of the software quality plan together with the quality manager * Organize the software Design Reviews * Organize and lead software development activities so that to ensure QCD commitment, till the end of software development: + Coordinate software development activities (software design - including activities performed by LLCC or subcontractors) + Participate to the product CCB (Change Control Board) for software part (i.e. manage commitment and change to software requirements) + Alert the reporting structure for any event that could impact software development QCD commitments * Establish the consolidated reporting on his/her WP * Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Speeding up Web Apps performance with WebAssembly and Emscripten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1985-speeding-up-web-apps-performance-with-webassembly-and-emscripten) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Let's Talk Quality! 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