Solution Architect

Req ID:449677 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

NETWORK & LINKS:

INTERNAL

• ATS Leader
• Product Architect
• Quality manager, Safety assurance Manager

EXTERNAL

• System team, Product team

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Develop and deliver the ATS Subsystem in line with the Project Roadmap and as agreed with the ATS project leader

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design the distribution of the multiple servers and application of the ATS for his/her project.
• Design the different ATS applications by reusing the existing ATS product component and designing the specific software need for his/her project.
• Design the data configuration needed for his/her project.
• Supports the development and integration during integration phases.
• With the ATS Project Leader, define and agree on the Product Development roadmap that he/she commits to deliver
• With the ATS Project Leader, provide QCD estimation   (Quality, Cost, Delay) on his/her project request and support System Application Architects in gap analysis/QCD quotation
• With the ATS Project Leader, manage the Project ATS Development team for both internal (Products Engineering) and external (buy) developments, ensuring respect of QCD commitments
• Ensure technical coordination, arbitrate design choice (with Design Authority for the main
• ones)
• Organize the ATS Project Design Reviews on his/her project
• Apply and contribute to improvement of the Product Development processes, methods & tools as defined by the Methods and Tools organization
• Support Make or Buy analysis and arbitration
• Support R&D plan and activities with the return of experience from his/her project.
• Develop design-to-cost approach in developments to decrease unit cost of solutions
• Support ATS Project Leader & ATS Project V&V Leader to define the best Product validation policy and strategy
• Alert the reporting structure for any event that could impact product development QCD commitments
• Manage Project Requirements: ensure the traceability of the Project requirements (from the customer requirement down to the software and hardware level) and ensure that each project requirement has been addressed by V&V through the whole development cycle
• Manage ATS Product Configuration, Change Management and deliveries: establish and maintain the configuration baselines, perform configuration reviews, lead the Control Board (CCB) with the ATS Leader

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech with 12 to 15 years of software design & development experience

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

• Experienced in design and deployment methodology (V cycle, SysML, requirement management)
• Experienced in software development in industrial environments most preferably in C++ or C#,
• Some knowledge on signalling system (interlocking, ATC and ATS) - Optional
• Knowledge of network and network protocols (OPC, SOAP, 0MQ, …)
• Knowledge of technical elements linked to modern Railway Signalling (IP networks, embedded software, XML technology) 
• English Fluent
• Autonomy and proactivity are a key success factors for this job.
• Preferred from Engineering Captive Units or signalling companies.

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

• Mandatory : Design Patterns, C++, Multithreading, COM/DCOM, XML, UMLSQL, OPC, XML
• Optional : C#, OPC, SQL server, WinDBG/VS-DBG,
• Requirement management and Traceability

Language Skills:

•  Proficient in English language

AGILE

• Capacity to continuously adapt to a changing environment by showing a pro-active and positive approach
• Actively listen to people, encouraging feedback and sharing experiences
• Partner with our customers to provide the most relevant and innovative solutions
• Look for innovation trends to continuously improve our solutions and ways of working
• Present alternative solutions (not problems)
• Make things simple
• Focus on our goals and prioritize our actions
• Be curious and have an appetite for learning

INCLUSIVE

• Work as a team and avoid silos
• Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Design, develop, provide tools and accommodate structures that include everyone’s needs and abilities
• Ensure equal access to opportunities
• Show respect for othe