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Alstom • Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Role & seniority: Software Test Engineer (CBTC), full-time, Madrid
Stack/tools: Windows & Linux; programming: Python, Visual Basic, C/C++; development tools: .NET, VB6, Visual C++, Eclipse, Git, Gerrit, DOORS, Jenkins; test tooling and lab setup
Manage verification: reviews, integration, and testing; test specification creation with requirements traceability
Execute testing: environment setup, test execution, test automation; analyze results and report to design team
Integration and lab maintenance: software/hardware integration; set up/update/maintain test labs and configurations; participate in design reviews
Must-have skills: 3–5 years software testing/verification; rail domain preferred; programming/script languages; Windows and Linux experience; knowledge of agile development; experience with required tools (Git/Gerrit/DOORS/Jenkins/Eclipse/.NET)
Nice-to-haves: ISTQB certification
Location & work type: Madrid, Spain; on-site full-time role within a collaborative, cross-functional environment
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 Test Engineer (CBTC) in Madrid we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your testing activities expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive teammates.
You'll provide support to the department in V&V tasks. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Testing & Verification), prepare and execute testing activities and much more.
You’ll specifically take care that the test tools are in perfect working order, but also participating in design reviews and providing input on requirements, architecture, design, and potential problems.
Verification: manage verification process (review, integration and testing).
Testing: test specification creation, traceability to requirements, test environment setup, test execution, test automation.
Integration: software and software/hardware integration. Analyzing test results, reporting them to the design team and creating test reports. Setup/Update/Maintain the test labs for various test hardware and software configurations. Learn and apply new tools, techniques, and processes in an environment that focuses on continuous improvement
All About You
3-5 years’ experience on software testing and verification. Rail transportation industry preferred.
Good knowledge and experience on programming languages: script languages, phyton, Visual Basic, C/C++ Experience working with the Windows and Linux operating systems. Knowledge of agile software development. Experience with software development tools such as .NET, VB6, Visual C++, Eclipse, Git, Gerrit, DOORS, Jenkins.
Would be a plus: ISTQB Certification
Things you’ll enjoy
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Work with signalling projects. 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 Progress towards Test leader. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.
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! Show more Show less