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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Quality Engineer - **Company:** EVera Recruitment - **Location:** Yateley, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Embedded Software, MISRA C (C Programming Language), ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Software Verification, Information Technology, Automotive Software - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856364011-senior-software-quality-engineer ## About the Role * Practical knowledge of ISO 26262. * Strong understanding of ASPICE and automotive software development processes. * Experience owning, defining or improving software quality processes-not only working within an established framework. * Experience supporting embedded or application software development. * Involvement in requirements, code and test reviews. * Experience of software verification, validation and quality assurance.Exposure to at least one full product or software development lifecycle. * The confidence to operate as a quality gatekeeper and challenge engineering teams constructively. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * A relevant degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline. Experience with MISRA, automated QA pipelines or establishing software quality processes from a blank sheet would be particularly valuable. Automotive experience is preferred, although candidates from aerospace or another safety-critical embedded software environment may also be considered., If you have experience establishing and enforcing robust software development processes within a safety-critical environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. ## Description We are supporting an innovative UK automotive technology business in appointing a Software Quality Engineer to establish and own the software quality framework for its next-generation electrified vehicle platform. This is not simply a software testing position. You will define how embedded software is developed, reviewed, validated and released, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE principles and automotive best practice. Joining a small, highly experienced engineering team, you will have the freedom to shape processes that are appropriate for a prototype and low-volume production environment. What you will do * Define and maintain software quality processes, standards and development gateways. * Ensure software development activities comply with ISO 26262 and internal quality requirements. * Own the software quality, validation and testing strategy. * Establish the software quality matrix, audit framework and compliance reporting. * Participate in requirements, software design, code and test reviews. * Support software verification, validation and release activities. * Conduct audits and process assessments, identifying and resolving compliance gaps. * Monitor adherence to coding standards, quality metrics and development processes. * Work closely with embedded software, systems and functional safety engineers. * Support the development of internal tools to automate elements of the software QA pipeline. * Promote continuous improvement and a strong culture of software quality., * Take genuine ownership of software quality rather than supporting one small part of a larger process. * Build and shape a framework appropriate for a growing automotive technology company. * Influence the development of an innovative, clean-sheet vehicle platform. * Work closely with experienced software, systems and functional safety specialists. * Join a growing business offering flexible working and an equity share scheme. ## Related Videos - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Designing high quality software with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100136-designing-high-quality-software-with-ai) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)