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Software V&V Team Leader | QA Manager

Alstom • Spain

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Posted Sep 11, 2026Apply by Oct 11, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Software V&V Team Leader (verification, validation & testing leadership) for signalling/software programs
  • Stack / tools

    • Test automation: Cucumber, JMeter, Postman, TestComplete

    • Dev/ALM: Azure DevOps (requirements & test management), CI/CD (Agile)

    • Testing/analysis: test benches/environments and “analysis tools” (unspecified)

    • Industry systems: signalling with integrated subsystems (CCTV, PA, PIS, communications, control centers)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Define and execute Program V&V strategy and plan

    • Lead verification, integration, and testing across software/product/system levels (ensure V&V independence)

    • Drive manual-to-automated testing transition and manage test execution, reporting, risks, and issue management

  • Must-have skills

    • Hands-on V&V/testing/integration/system engineering experience

    • Strong test automation strategy/tooling knowledge (Cucumber/JMeter/Postman/TestComplete)

    • Understanding of Agile + CI/CD and software development lifecycle

    • Ability to manage configuration/change control and requirements traceability

    • Leadership, coordination across cross-functional teams, clear communication (English + Spanish)

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Knowledge of integrated systems and/or railway signalling

    • Experience in regulated industries (rail signalling, aerospace, defence, nuclear)

    • French language; Azure DevOps familia

Full Description

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

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

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

What you bring

  • 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

How success is measured

  • 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

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.

Verification & ValidationTest AutomationCucumberJMeterPostmanTestCompleteAzure DevOpsAgileCI/CDSystem EngineeringRequirement TraceabilityRisk ManagementLeadershipEnglish FluencySpanish FluencyConfiguration Management

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