Job description
REQ ID: 117833
JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer
SALARY: £37400 -£45000
POSTING END DATE: 16/08/2023
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 :
Product Development Engineering is the key technical department for the product creation process, leading the engineering from concept to customer.
In this role, you will be working with the operational business and IT stakeholders to develop and maintain multiple tools and automated support systems and data pipelines (ETL) using various technologies.
There will also be a requirement to assist in the promotion of architectural policies and standards across Prototype Build Planning & Preparation (PBPP) and Prototype Build Operations (PBO).
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
As the Software Development Engineer, you will gain good working knowledge of business processes and associated functionality and support the Lead Software Development Engineer in scoping and developing novel solutions to help improve productivity and efficiencies across Prototype departments.
You will help maintain multiple tools, automated support systems and data pipelines (ETL) written in VBA, JavaScript and Power Automate, and assist in the scoping and development of new reporting solutions in Tableau. You will be interacting with core business systems (GPIRS, WERS, EDW) and will also have key inputs into the future development of new tools to further improve departmental efficiencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience :
Previous experience in software development- Knowledge of modern IT infrastructure and storage techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, VBA, a modern scripting language and SQL with ability to de-bug existing developed solutions
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge/ experience with GCP (BigQuery) and MS Platform (PowerAutomate, PowerApps) would be a great advantage.
- IT Project Management experience
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.