Are you passionate about automotive technology and software development? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our cutting-edge automated validation framework for Automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment. Purpose of Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, functionality, and compliance of automotive ECUs, supporting the entire software development lifecycle from integration to production. You will also extend the framework into sub-tools for specific use-cases. Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Woking Contract and Permanent Options Available Principal Accountabilities: Drive the development and maintenance of a scalable and flexible automated validation framework. Integrate applications as services/capabilities to our internal platform, ensuring high availability of functionality across different use-cases. Collaborate with suppliers to tailor their solutions to our internal requirements. Continuously improve software tooling by incorporating feedback from cross-functional user groups and adapting to automotive standards and technologies.Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Must Have: Strong background in the software development life cycle. Working knowledge of web-based full-stack application development, including frameworks such as React and NextJS. High-level knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as Automotive Ethernet and CAN. Competent in Python programming, including multi-processing and threading design patterns. Competent in backend development and distributed systems. Desirable: Competent in C# and C++ development.Personal Attributes: Self-motivated and proactive, with a can-do attitude. Ability to work both as a supportive team member and as a driven individual with minimal supervision. Adaptable, quick-thinking, and decisive, showing strong initiative and self-determination. Excellent personal workload management. Excellent communication skills for cross-functional working, able to define requirements and break down complex problems. Enthusiasm for embracing change and supporting the creation of new processes as necessary.Why Join Us? Hybrid working model based in Woking. Flexible contract and permanent options available. Opportunity to work on innovative automotive technology projects. Collaborative and supportive team environment