Software Architect -Battery Management Systems (AUTOSAR)

Agratas Energy Solutions Private Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy solutions company in Coventry is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect specializing in Battery Management Systems. You will define software architecture for high-voltage automotive applications and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have proven experience in automotive software architecture and relevant technical skills, along with strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive benefits package and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Cash allowance for benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive software architecture and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic.
• Hands-on experience with ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity.
• Skilled in architecture analysis and modelling.
• Background in BMS or other safety-critical ECUs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve software architecture for AUTOSAR Classic BMS platforms.
• Analyse architectural trade-offs, performance and safety implications.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434.
• Guide development and test teams in implementing solutions.
• Integrate safety and cybersecurity concepts into design decisions.
• Conduct design reviews and support technical problem solving.

Skills

Automotive software architecture

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR Classic

ASPICE knowledge

Functional safety

Cybersecurity concepts

Communication skills

Job description

Software Architect -Battery Management Systems (AUTOSAR)

Agratas Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to complement, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector. Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.

Purpose of the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to join our Battery Management System (BMS) development team. This role is focused on defining and evolving the software architecture for AUTOSAR Classic platforms in high-voltage automotive applications. The successful candidate will provide architectural leadership across requirements, design, and analysis, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant solutions. This is a hybrid working role based in our Coventry office.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve software architecture for AUTOSAR Classic BMS platforms.
• Analyse architectural trade-offs, performance, and safety implications using structured methods and simulation/analysis approaches.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434.
• Guide development and test teams in implementing robust, scalable solutions.
• Integrate safety and cybersecurity concepts into architectural design decisions.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software development, and test teams to guide implementation in line with the approved architecture.
• Conduct design reviews, identify risks, and support technical problem solving throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications And Experience

• Proven experience in automotive software architecture and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic (SWCs, RTE, BSW).
• Hands-on experience with ASPICE, functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Skilled in architecture analysis, modelling, and communication of technical decisions.
• Background in BMS or other safety-critical ECUs desirable.
• Strong communication skills to present and defend architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Get

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Note: EEO statement Agratas is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing