REQ ID: 118717
JOB TITLE: Software Architect
SALARY: £44,000 - £58,200
POSTING END DATE: 16th October 2023
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

What to Expect

You will get the opportunity as the Software Architect to work alongside and support some of the best in industry Software Architects who are responsible for ideating, designing and developing software solutions to address complex business problems.

You will get to work in a highly collaborative distributed environment and will get to actively engage in the development process, proactively acting as a bridge between Software Requirements and Implementation.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a professional with architectural design background and impressive communication skills to join JLR.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Conceptualize software solutions for JLR ECUs and innovative vehicle topologies
• Collaborate with managers and developers to determine project scope and roadmap
• Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for reusability and improvement
• Analyze modifications for existing software to upgrade performance

What You’ll Need

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Ability to communicate the complex concepts from the system level to the component level
• Experience/knowledge of C and/or C++ programming and debugging
• Knowledge of OSEK, Autosar Classic, Autosar Adaptive, Linux and QNX operating systems
• Good knowledge of ISO standards relative to Software Development Lifecycle, Requirements management, Architecture and coding
• Good understanding of Hardware – Software interactions

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.