Software Engineer in Essex

Location: Essex
Salary: £600.00 per day
Recruiter: Contechs
Job Hours: Full-time

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Position: Software Engineer

Location: Essex - hybrid

Position Type: 6 month rolling contract

Inside / Outside IR35: Inside IR35

About the company

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of its client, a British multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles. They are looking for a Software Engineer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be based in Essex on a hybrid basis (must be able to work onsite 3 days per week).

Job Description

As a Software Engineer your main responsibilities are:

  • Build, maintain and develop software controls for the vehicle propulsion team
  • Respond positively on time limited issues and to prioritise several tasks.

Essential Qualifications / Skills

  • C Programming language knowledge and systems engineering from requirement definition, traceability through the design to test and integration using simulated and target environments.
  • Knowledge of embedded software development
  • Matlab/Simulink
  • Degree or significant software experience

Desirable Qualifications / Skills

  • Windows
  • Jira
  • Experience working in agile
  • Controls development
  • Degree

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

How to Apply

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About Contechs


Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production.

Based at multiple locations across the UK and Europe, we develop next-generation vehicles and connected services, working across all disciplines in the product development process.

These award-winning services are complemented by world class recruitment, trimming, advanced manufacturing, homologation and materials handling divisions.

At Contechs, we believe in limitless possibilities. For more than 25 years, this philosophy has been the driving force behind our success and continues to inspire us into the future.

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