Software Architect - M-ARS (Control Systems), Hatfield
Client:
Alstom
Location:
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
Location: Hatfield / York
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.
The M-ARS software architect is responsible for the overall architecture of the M-ARS Automatic Route Setting system. This role includes capturing requirements, product and tool development and/or adaptation for the UK market, product introduction (including supporting the Network Rail product acceptance process) and product support (project delivery and end customer support).
POSITION OVERVIEW
* Participate in the development, adaptation, introduction and systems delivery elements of M-ARS system for control systems in the UK and Ireland.
* Participate in the development and/or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out.
* Assist in ensuring that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure delivery of standardised objectives and optimum systems solutions on allocated projects.
* Delivery of the M-ARS product ensuring focus on reliability, maintainability and safety principles.
* Ensure conformity of the M-ARS product to systems standards, agreed system architecture, client standards and company procedures.
* Participate in the development of new systems solutions.
* Support to safety assurance on the application CSM on allocated projects/products including the development of Generic and Specific Application Safety Cases.
* Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish matters of best practice.
* Provide systems input to tenders.
* Participate in systems integration, project deliverables, associated sub-systems and validation of technical documentation in order to verify product and project compliance.
* Technical team leadership for Systems Engineers.
* Support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.
* Attendance at business and technical briefings.
* A high degree of computer and software literacy, including Microsoft Windows System and Domain Administration.
* Software development or scripting experience.
* Ability to liaise with all stakeholders including customers, suppliers and project delivery staff.
* Organisational skills.
* Decision Making.
* Technical report writing.
Qualifications:
* MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably software engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
* Good knowledge of client and systems standards and legislation.
* Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes including EN50128.
* Good knowledge of systems engineering principles and good understanding of relevant systems and software tools and the aptitude to develop skills further.
* Commercial and financial awareness.
* Virtualisation and Cloud Technologies.
Things you’ll enjoy:
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
* Receive on-hands training and mentoring from experienced professionals within Alstom.
* Develop both technical and non-technical skills.
* Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
* Work with Alstom processes and industry Railway Standard.
* Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
* Contribute to innovative projects.
* 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 benefits (pension, life ins., medical, etc.).
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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