Software Verification & Test Leader

Description:

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.

Location: Derby 

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 23/06/2026

Salary: circa £60,000 - £65,000 DOE plus bonus

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.

Your future role

As Software Verification & Test Leader, you will be responsible for validation and verification of all Train Control & Information Systems (TC&IS) sub-systems (including the Train Control Management System (TCMS) and Passenger Announcement, Communication & Information Systems (PACIS)) and components (Software, System Architecture) in line with make or buy strategy of each project. 

As we expand the existing team, when required, you will also be involved with software development & associated software deliverables of the aforementioned systems, as deemed appropriate by the Domain Leader: You will perform Software Development activities, integration of the software modules and generation of software for assigned projects. 

We’ll look to you for:

Ensuring 100% compliance with EHS rules for activities performed on train and test bench 
Managing TC&IS validation and verification tools configuration 
Delivering TC&IS test procedures and test reports 
Managing configuration of Verification & Test deliverables, ensuring 100% are properly stored in the configuration database 
Maintaining up-to-date validation status of change requests (CR) in the CR database 
Managing CRs, ensuring all not OK results in test reports are linked to a CR. 
Delivering TC&IS Integration & Validation Plan (activities, means, strategy) 
Delivering TC&IS Verification Plan (activities, means, strategy) 
Providing planning for Verification & Test activities 
Reporting weekly on requirements testing coverage and results 
Delivering weekly synthesis on Verification & Test activities 
Specifying tools required for Verification & Test activities (PCs, test benches, etc.) 
Managing the TC&IS Verification & Test Work Package 
Support producing Control Build Software Model in compliance with TCMS Software Requirements Specification (SwRS), Software Design Specification (SwDS), and Interface Control Document, considering Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) constraints and product Safety Related Application Conditions (SRAC) 
Support developing software/modules for TCMS equipment while maximising reuse of standard configurable software components   

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: 

Practical knowledge of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class tests…) 
Practical knowledge of validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing tools…) 
Practical knowledge of validation Means (Testbench, simulators…) 
Practical experience on software integration & validation phases (experience in Railway or Health, Defence, Aeronautical, Automotive domains). 
Knowledge of real time network protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc 
Managing work packages for sub-contractors 
Design For Quality (DFQ) cycle 
Fluent English 
ISTQB Test Manager Certificate would be beneficial   

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
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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 (life, medical, pension) 
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle  

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise