REQ ID: 124782
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Development Engineer
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 18/06/2024

POSTING END DATE: 02/07/2024
LOCATION: Whitley
 
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

Are you a skilled software development engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions drive product success from concept to customer? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Lead Software Development Engineer!

At JLR, we are at the forefront of product innovation, committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Our Product Engineering Operations team plays a pivotal role in the product creation process, collaborating with operational business and IT stakeholders to develop and maintain cutting-edge tools and automated support systems.

In this role, you will work with a variety of technologies to develop and maintain multiple tools and automated support systems, including data pipelines (ETL). You will also promote architectural policies and standards across Prototype Build Planning & Preparation (PBPP).

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes and associated functionalities.
• Maintain and enhance multiple tools, automated support systems, and data pipelines (ETL) using VBA and JavaScript.
• Lead the development and implementation of new process tools.
• Interact with core business systems (GPIRS, WERS, EDW) and drive the development of new tools to improve departmental efficiency.
• Promote and ensure compliance with architectural policies and standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as an IT Systems Specialist.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern IT infrastructure and storage techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, VBA, a modern scripting language, and SQL, with the ability to decode existing predeveloped tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• MS Platform (PowerAutomate, PowerApps)

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. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.