Software Engineer

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for a Software Engineer to join our clients growing Automotive Manufacturing team based in the Llanelli area.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000p.a

Hours of work: 37 hours per week: Mon-Thurs 8:30-17:00 & Fridays 9:00-15:00

Travel expected: Cannock in West Midlands and Germany (infrequently)

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced automotive Software Engineers to join their existing team. The post involves designing and developing software in the fields of diagnostics, electric vehicles, and industrial installations to support our position as one of the leading companies in the battery remanufacturing, test, and recycling sectors.

This position entails periodic travel to Cannock in the West Midlands, and Germany. Accordingly, possession of a full, clean driving license is a mandatory requirement for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Creating and documenting requirements

· Carrying out updates on existing codebase

· Creating new software products

· Creating test plans, implementing and documenting results

· Support colleagues with advice and sharing of knowledge

· Some travel to other UK sites, USA, Europe and China may also be required

· Versioning & storing source code in accordance with company management systems (GIT)

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

· Knowledge of a .net language (C#, VB.net) - Able to independently build windows forms/WPF applications

· Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, SPI, SCPI, CAN, and other automotive/Industrial protocols

· Electronics/Electrical knowledge supporting EV testing

· Working with version control systems

· Perform unit tests and debug own code

· Educated to Degree Level (Electronics, Computer Science, Maths with Computing)

· A full UK Driving License (clean record)- essential

Desirable Attributes:

Experience of the following would be advantageous:

· Trained to test hazardous voltage

· Additional programming languages

· Passion for continuous improvement and lean methodologies

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment

Personal Attributes:

· Excellent communication skills both written & verbal

· Ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas and technologies

· Ability to work in a team orientated, collaborative environment

· Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a highly demanding environment

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response.

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