Automotive Software Architect and Toolchain Engineer

Engagement Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

To support their expanding vehicle programs and next-generation product roadmap, our client is seeking a skilled Software Tools & Architecture Engineer on a contract basis.

In this pivotal role, you will define, standardise, and enhance the client's end-to-end software development ecosystem. You will bridge the gap between embedded software platforms, model-based control environments, automated toolchains, and hardware verification platforms.

You will be responsible for defining robust, scalable software architectures and introducing modern process automation, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchains aligned with ASPICE principles,

• Architectural Definition & Governance: Define, document, and maintain the end-to-end software architecture across embedded platforms, OS layers (RTOS/AUTOSAR), middleware, applications, and verification environments for electric drive systems.

• Ecosystem & Toolchain Automation: Design, configure, and maintain a unified automated development environment-including build systems, code generation, CI/CD pipelines, automated test execution, and HIL/SIL/MIL integration.

• Toolchain Integration: Specify and integrate core engineering tools across the lifecycle, seamlessly connecting MATL...