Job Title: Lead Developer – Steering & Handling (Vehicle Integration Engineering)
Location: Warwickshire
EES Solution is seeking a Lead Developer – Steering & Handling to join our client's high-performance Vehicle Dynamics team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and enhancement of data processing tools used to objectively characterise the steering and handling attributes of a wide range of vehicles.
These toolsets are essential in ensuring new vehicle programmes meet precise steering and handling performance targets, ultimately delivering the high-quality driving experience our client is known for. Working closely with domain experts in vehicle dynamics and alongside professional software developers, you’ll play a key role in translating performance requirements into robust, scalable software tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead ongoing development and enhancement of steering and handling data processing tools.
* Design and maintain the software architecture and product roadmap.
* Architect new solutions to improve test efficiency, performance insight, and engineering value.
* Translate engineering requirements into functional software tools in close collaboration with technical stakeholders.
* Manage and prioritise the product backlog in JIRA, ensuring all customer requirements are fully captured and aligned to business objectives.
* Develop and support automated testing frameworks to ensure robust, reliable code deployment.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.
* Conduct and support code reviews within the wider software toolset team.
* Foster collaboration with vehicle dynamics engineers and other cross-functional teams.
* Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience in MATLAB programming (including OOP and TDD principles).
* Demonstrated ability to lead software development and architecture at a high level.
* Strong background in Agile delivery methodologies (AGILE/SCRUM).
* Proficient with GitLab, MATLAB, and JIRA.
* Self-driven and capable of working independently and proactively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing at all levels.
Desirable Skills:
* Understanding of vehicle dynamics principles.
* Experience with data processing tools such as Prosig DATS, LMS, or equivalent.
* Full UK or equivalent driving license