Take part in building the foundations of Alstom platforms by leading, organizing and performing the verification, integration and test activities of developments ranging from software, to product and system program fitting the needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery. The solution is a data algorithms platform with capabilities to productize ML models developing an MLOps platform, from data ingestion to models delivery and maintenance.
Define and lead all the in-house program activities related with Verification, Integration and Testing, either performed by a team in V&V department or delegated to experts in other Development Center (DC) departments. Cooperate with application teams to complement V&V activities with end-user integration scenarios.
Define and deploy an automation strategy for Validation activities related to the program including the different test families. Modules of the program are developed in Python language. Validation to be done of python modules (integration testing) and end2end testing.
Use technologies such as Python, Cucumber, jmeter, Postman...
Share with Solution Architect the V&V strategy defined to deliver a validated program and agree on requested budget and schedule of inputs and deliverables
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Define the Program Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan, to ensure proper coverage and demonstration that design requirements and intended use cases are met. Collect the contributions of all involved stakeholders;
Ensure the application and adherence to the reference processes, methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate;
Define and agree V&V activity schedule
Organize and lead documental verification and reviews;
Manage full verification and validation of the modules under test;
Define, update and deploy an automation strategy (previously defined, to be updated) for Validation activities related to the program, including the different test families and using technologies such as Python, Cucumber, jmeter, Postman
Monitor and follow-up execution and reporting of activities delegated to experts in other departments;
Technical Management (Configuration, Change Control and Requirement traceability);
Perform and follow up V&V Sw phases of the product, with strong liaison with Product Architect;
Define needs, architecture and follow-up implementation of testbenches and analysis tools;
Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners, for instance to provide overview of Test progress, issues, risks and opportunities;
Manage functionally the Program Verification & Validation Team and ensure/control their deliverables for the project;
Ensure independence of verification from design;
Select and manage subcontractors;
Manage work packages or WP tasks;
Preparation and active participation for Program Gate Reviews following Program DFQ cycle.
Performance management:
DNDR (Defect Non Detection Rate)
DQI (Delivery Quality Indicator)
CPI (Coverage Progress Indicator)
Cooperation and support to Root Cause Analysis
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory:
Bachelor in Engineering OR Technology / Masters in Science OR Technology
Languages: English (full proficient use)
EXPERIENCE
Mandatory:
Good analytical skill and previous experience in test & integration are required.
- Total 10+ years of experience in a complex software solution team.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience on data / software validation with integration tests.
- Knowledge of Data science solutions.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience on software agile projects and continuous integration and continuous delivery
Demonstrable knowledge on testing automation strategy and deployment for Data development (use of Python language and tools such as Cucumber, ) and basic programming knowledge
Knowledge and demonstrable skills using Microsoft Azure DevOps (or similar) for version control, reporting requirements management, program management, documentation management, testing, etc..
