Software Lead / SME (Gaydon, GB)

REQ ID: 127263 JOB TITLE: Software Lead / SME SALARY: £55,000 - £70,000

POSTING START DATE: 18/03/2025 POSTING END DATE: 23/03/2025 LOCATION: Gaydon

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Do you have a passion for revolutionising the development and delivery of embedded software? As our DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be instrumental in transforming our embedded software development platform to meet the needs of an ever evolving, software driven, automotive industry.

You will be responsible for the design and development of a continuous integration, delivery and deployment pipeline for our embedded in-house propulsion software solutions (including both AUTOSAR base software and model-based application software) for both BEV and ICE vehicles. Covering a range of software applications including battery management, EDU control and engine control.

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with other DevOps professionals, software engineers, and quality assurance experts. The mission is to orchestrate and optimize the software development lifecycle, ensuring that our products meet and exceed quality standards while improving efficiency and speed to market.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD tailored for AUTOSAR software components. Automate build, test, and deployment processes using Python, Bash, Terraform and Ansible scripting to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. Lead cross-functional teams to identify and address workflow inefficiencies, improve automation, and enhance software development practices. Design and manage development and test environments using Docker for consistent software development across teams. Utilize GCP services to optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability of the software delivery pipeline, as well as monitor and collect metrics on our infrastructure.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in the automotive industry delivering AUTOSAR software. Experience with Linux for development. Proven experience using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Go, Terraform) for automation and configuration management. Strong proficiency in CI/CD configuration and optimization with tools such as GitLab & GitLab CI. Experience with cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure) for optimizing pipeline performance.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.