Software Developer (Manufacturing Diagnostics)

Robert Bosch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Software Developer to support vehicle production line testing. The role involves analyzing requirements, developing software solutions, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and C++, with experience in software development processes. This hybrid role offers opportunities for growth and includes competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Company-matched pension contributions up to 8%

Group Income Protection

Life Insurance (7x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Other perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in all stages of software development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements to derive technical solutions.
• Design and develop system and sub-system components.
• Debug legacy code to resolve functional or reliability issues.

Skills

Java SE

C++

C#

RESTful web services

Jenkins

Maven

JUnit

Docker

Version control systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Electronic

Bachelor in Computer Science

Bachelor in Software Engineering

Tools

Eclipse PDE

Visual Studio

Windows development

XML

JavaScript

AngularJS

REACT

ASP.NET MVC

HTML5

SQL

WiX

Python

Linux

Job description

Software Developer (Manufacturing Diagnostics)

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: ETAS Ltd.

Tomorrow’s cars will be defined by software, and here at ETAS, we are at the forefront of this evolution towards the software-defined vehicle. The solutions we develop today will enable millions of cars to move closer to the dream of Autonomous Driving.

We are industry experts with decades of experience in software architecture, embedded development, agile methodologies, and test-driven development. Alongside our parent company Robert Bosch, we share values of a better world for everyone and our mission - Invented for Life.

Overview of the role:

• This position offers an opportunity to support the delivery of customer solutions for vehicle production line testing, working directly with customers and collaborating with development teams, suppliers, and engineering departments.

Detailed Activities:

• Analyze customer requirements to derive technical solutions.
• Develop accurate estimates for proposed solutions.
• Design and develop system and sub-system components.
• Debug legacy code to resolve functional or reliability issues.
• Adhere to Bosch Quality Assurance Processes, participating in technical reviews.
• Work on products including VCATS Server (databases, web interfaces, manufacturing system interfaces), vehicle protocols, etc.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience in all stages of software development, including requirements capture and testing.
• Skills in software design, detailed specifications, and API documentation.
• Experience developing new functionalities from requirements.
• Effective prioritization and organization skills, with regular status reporting.
• Teamwork experience with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Deep experience in Java SE, Eclipse PDE, C++/C#, RESTful web services, Jenkins, Maven, JUnit, Docker, authentication protocols, and version control systems.
• Additional skills considered advantageous include C++, C#, Visual Studio, Windows development, XML, JavaScript, AngularJS, REACT, ASP.NET MVC, encryption protocols, HTML5, SQL, WiX, Python, and Linux.

Education:

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Electronic, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry and technology.

Key Stakeholders:

Project and Product Management Teams, Software Engineering.

Travel:

Travel to customer sites within the UK and abroad, estimated at 10-20% of work time.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Manchester office)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company-matched pension contributions up to 8%
• Group Income Protection
• Life Insurance (7x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other perks and benefits

Your Career with ETAS, a Bosch Company:

We provide opportunities for professional growth through training and a supportive environment, committed to lifelong learning and development.

Location:

Oxford Road, Manchester, UK (hybrid role, 60% in office).