Posted 18 days ago
Specialist- Tests & Validation (Software)
@ Alstom
Saint-Bruno, Quebec
Overview
Alstom is hiring a Test & Validation Specialist (Software) for its Train Control & Monitoring Systems team in Saint-Bruno, on a permanent full-time 40-hour basis. The role tests and validates wayside train-data systems, automates testing, and diagnoses complex defects. The work is hybrid, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
Responsibilities:
- Agir comme référence technique sur les projets définis
- Développer des scripts et outils d'automatisation des tests
- Assurer la traçabilité des exigences et diagnostiquer les défauts complexes
- Mettre en place des outils d'observabilité (journaux, captures réseau, traces)
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en génie logiciel, informatique ou équivalent
- 7 ans et plus d'expérience en tests logiciels ou système
- Solides compétences en scripting (Python, Bash) et en réseautage (TCP/IP, Ethernet)
- Expérience avec les outils CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins) et les bases de données (SQL)
- Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Software Engineering, Computer Science |
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Full company description
Rail has the power to shape how societies grow, connect, and decarbonise. At Alstom, we turn this potential into reality, moving over 100 million people daily with safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions.
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 86,182
- Reported office locations
- 48, rue Albert Dhalenne, Saint-Ouen, 93 400, FR
- Other recorded names
- Alstom
- Specialties
- Rail vehicles
- Rail infrastructure
- Turnkey systems & Services
- Signaling
- Services
- Transportation
- Mobility
- Sustainable Mobility
- Integrated Transport Systems
- Signalling
- Digital Mobility
- Multimodality
- and Passenger solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Rail has the power to shape how societies grow, connect, and decarbonise. At Alstom, we turn this potential into reality, moving over 100 million people daily with safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint-Ouen |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Rail vehiclesRail infrastructureTurnkey systems & ServicesSignalingServicesTransportationMobilitySustainable MobilityIntegrated Transport Systems Signalling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 285 |
| View page |
Req ID:513960
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.
Are you passionate about the railway industry and complex systems? The Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) team is looking for you.
The Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS) team is involved in the improvement and troubleshooting of our customers active train fleets. The typical projects span from issue troubleshooting and correction, obsolescence management to functional improvements.
The TCMS has an onboard and a wayside application:
The onboard portion acquires train data, apply control rules and activates outputs for train operation. It also gathers multiple train health metrics that are sent to the wayside software over wireless links.
The wayside application receives, processes, archives and makes this data available for consultation. This data is used for efficient train operation, preventive and reactive maintenance.
As a Test & Validation Specialist (Software), you will directly contribute to the technical excellence of our solutions. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of Wayside systems. If you are looking for a role with a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of tomorrow’s transportation, this opportunity is for you.
Your future role
As a Test & Validation Specialist, you will play a key role in driving the technical excellence of our solutions. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of Wayside systems. Acting as a technical reference on key projects, you will contribute your expertise to test strategies, technical choices, and validation methodologies. If you are seeking a high-impact role shaping the future of safe and efficient transportation, this opportunity is for you.
Your key responsibilities
- Technical Expertise: Act as a technical reference on defined projects by providing support on complex testing, architecture, and validation challenges.
- Automation: Develop scripts and tools to integrate testing activities
- Execution & Analysis: Ensure requirements traceability, diagnose complex defects, and optimize test coverage
- Observability: Implement advanced tools (logs, network captures, traces) for accurate diagnostics
- Strictly adhere to established processes, methods, and tools related to these activities
About you
Beyond your technical expertise, we are looking for a passionate and committed individuals. To succeed in this role and meet our technological challenges, you ideally possess the following key skills and qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in software or system testing within complex multi-system environments
- Technical Skills: Strong scripting skills (ex: Python, Bash…), networking knowledge (ex: TCP/IP, Ethernet…), and experience with CI/CD tools (ex: GitLab, Jenkins…)
- Tools: Familiarity with requirements management (ex: DOORS…) and databases (ex: SQL…)
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset and ability to work in an international, multi-site, matrix organization
- Fluent in French and English required
- Automation: Have a strong interest for automated testing (Asset)
Location: Saint-Bruno (South Shore of Montreal)
Status: Permanent, full-time (40h)
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)
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!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
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