Principal Software Engineer
Location: Hatfield, GB
Company: Alstom
Site: Hatfield
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains to 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.
Purpose of Role:
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 includes capturing requirements, managing product and tool development, product introduction, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Architect, design, implement and test railway signalling software solutions.
2. Lead a development team in line with modern best practices and agile methodologies.
3. Provide support to Control System delivery projects.
4. Manage obsolescence of Control System software products.
5. Proactively manage resources within the team.
6. Conduct regular staff reviews and appraisals.
7. Manage lab facilities for system validation and integration testing.
Qualifications:
1. Detailed knowledge of software development processes for safety-related systems.
2. Understanding of Windows Operating Systems and API level programming.
3. Experience in C, C++, C#, WPF, SQL, Entity Framework, PRISM, and Python.
4. Understanding of UDP/IP, TCP/IP, and serial communication programming.
5. Degree in engineering subject.
Desirable:
1. Knowledge of signalling interlocking systems.
2. Experience with Motorola 68000 Assembler and Intel assembler.
3. SQL Server DBA experience.
4. Experience in a commercial railway systems environment.
What We Offer:
Alstom values inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility. We are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture where all employees can learn, grow, and advance in their careers.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description.
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