Solution Architect for Rail Industry

Solution Architect – Rail Industry

Location : Pan India

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive solutions for our diverse portfolio of global rail clients. The role requires extensive experience in railway domain, addressing client requirements for their rail products across various geographies and rail technologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working as a Solution Architect for the rail industry with pre-sales and technical solutioning experience.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales : -

Front-facing with global clients and driving winning strategy and solutions

Lead technical response / solution for rail requirements / RFP response

Work with internal stakeholders including sales, bid, Industry and practice teams for timely and appropriate RFP response

Lead discussions with clients to clarify the requirements / RFP and walkthrough the solution / proposal response to clients

Requirements Analysis : -

Gather and analyse client needs across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and local regulations.

Translate client business requirements into technical specifications and system / solution design

Solution Design : -

Design end-to-end railway system architectures, including Rail integral systems like Braking, Signalling, Control & Command systems, Supervision & Monitoring Systems, Rolling stocks, and operational integration like OCC(Operations Control Center), PIS(Passenger Information System), asset management etc

Create scalable, modular, and regionally compliant solutions tailored to diverse client requirements

Work on turn-key solutions as per client requirement / RFP

System Integration : -

Oversee the integration of subsystems such as signalling (CBTC, ETCS), telecommunications, SCADA, TCMS, Braking and rolling stock interfaces.

Ensure seamless operation of multi-vendor systems in complex environments.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

Work closely with clients, vendors, sales, engineering leadership, project managers and teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.

Act as the front-end for all railway solution discussions with client.

Provide oversight to project team during project execution / deployment phase as needed.

Compliance and Standards :

Have good understanding rail standards such as CENELEC (EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129), IEC 62443, and local safety regulations from implementation point of view.

Stay updated on advancements in railway technology and regulatory changes across key geographies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Overall 15+ years of experience with 10+ years of relevant experience in rail industry

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect in railway domain

Primary Skills

Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions for railway systems.

Strong knowledge of railway technologies, including signalling, communication, and control systems.

Strong knowledge of signalling systems, SCADA, telecommunications, communication protocols and safety-critical systems.

Proficiency in requirement and system modelling, simulation tools and frameworks (e.g., Matlab, Simulink, NI software and hardware tool, SysML, UML, State Machine diagrams, Sequence diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), and Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) etc.).

Solution designing experience for desktop and cloud based multi-tenant web, mobile applications, and embedded software and hardware development, system integration in railway environment.

Good understanding on CI / CI implementation, DevOps, DevSecOps, MLOps, Embedded Cybersecurity and related tools & standards, Microservices based architecture

Good understanding and experience on legacy technologies, latest trends and technologies like Cloud computing, GenAI, ML, Data and analytics, machine vision, IOT, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity and asset management tools from solution design and implementation perspective

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders

Experience with industry standards and regulations in the railway sector

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Skills

Certification in relevant technologies or methodologies e.g., TOGAF.

Experience with digital transformation projects in the railway industry.

Knowledge of cybersecurity practices in railway industry.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We value flexibility and support our employees with remote work options and adaptable schedules to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our inclusive culture brings together diverse professionals committed to growth, innovation, and excellence.

You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities and certifications in emerging technologies like cloud and AI.

About Us

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.