Lead Software Delivery Engineer

REQ ID: 119859
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Delivery Engineer
SALARY: £45,500 - £60,200 + Additions & Benefits
POSTING END DATE: 24/01/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK
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

We are actively in pursuit of an accomplished Lead Engineer, poised to play a pivotal role in advancing our Software Delivery realm.

This individual will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of battery management and charging software that enables JLR’s next generation of battery electric vehicles.

Your mission? To work alongside Product owners, subject experts, programme Delivery Engineers, in-house software teams and external software suppliers to define and deliver the roadmaps to production-ready software that delivers value to the customer.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Working with other experts, you’ll be involved in development activities from concept through to final sign off including – 

• Software integration and delivery
• Working with in-house software teams, suppliers and central integration teams to create an integrated delivery plan
• Lead software change control and defect management processes
• Engaging with squads and suppliers in weekly reviews on progress and impediments
• Releasing of software to deliver new products and valuable software increments to internal customers
• Working with certification teams in document creation for the approval process
• Creating engineering statements of work in partnership with our software suppliers

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

You will be the interface between delivery and software management teams to make sure this happens, facilitating the resolution of technical roadblocks and using product planning and burndown charts to track progress against the agreed profile.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential – 

• Knowledge and application of embedded software creation, validation and delivery processes
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience of Agile methodology and CI/CD pipeline
• User of JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab
• Experience working in a controls and software environment, ideally Powertrain and/or vehicle systems
• Battery electric vehicle domain knowledge
• Knowledge and application of Standards, Validation Testing and Issue management tools and processes

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.

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