Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer leads a small team of engineers in the development, integration, introduction, sustaining and support of control system software and processes in the UK market. This portfolio currently includes MCS, MCS Infinity and M-ARS along with their associated processes and programmes of work. The technical elements of the role include the capturing of requirements, management of the product and tool development, product introduction (including supporting the Network Rail product acceptance process) and product support (project delivery and end customer support). The managerial aspects of the role include responsibility for delivery including Cost, Quality and Time, co-ordination of concurrent work packages for product development, V&V, obsolescence management and the management and development of staff within the team What are my key responsibilities?

• Architect, Design, Implement and Test railway signalling software solutions within the Control Systems department, such as Workstation, Real Time Embedded Control and Automatic Route Setting Systems.
• Undertake the day-to-day role of leading a development team in line with modern best practice, agile methodologies relevant and applicable to a railway signalling software engineering.
• Provide support to Control System delivery projects.
• Lead obsolescence management of Control System software products.
• Proactively manage resources within the Control System software products team maintaining an appropriate balance between project delivery, staff utilisation and staff development
• Carry out regular staff reviews and appraisals.
• Carry out staff performance management activities.
• Management of associated lab facilities to enable system and subsystem validation and integration testing for new and existing products.
  
  Detailed knowledge of software development process for safety related systems
• Knowledge of hardware development process for safety related systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills good presentation skills
• Competencies Background in software development with specific experience of development of Windows applications using a variety of hardware interfaces.
At Alstom we are agile, inclusive, and responsible in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Candidate Requirements Essential
• Knowledge of software development processes
• Complete understanding of Windows Operating Systems
• In depth knowledge of Windows API level programming
• In depth knowledge of a number of languages and technologies including but not limited to C, C++, C#, WPF, SQL, Entity Framework, PRISM and Python.
• Understanding of UDP/IP, TCP/IP and serial communication programming
• Understanding of code versioning tools
• Degree in engineering subject
Desirable
• Detailed knowledge of signalling interlocking systems (Relay, SSI, Smartlock , Westlock , VHLC, ELIX)
• Experience of Motorola 68000 Assembler and Intel assembler.
• SQL Server DBA Ability to introduce new tools and processes
• Experience in a commercial railway systems 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, more than 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars., Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?