Software and Systems Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr - Umbrella rate - Gaydon (Hybrid)Our client, a major automotive OEM, is seeking a Software and Systems Engineer to join the Central Systems Integration (CSI) team based in Gaydon. This role focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of software and systems issues during the development phase of advanced automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the integration of software delivered from multiple ECUs, which collectively enable full vehicle features and system functionality.The position involves direct engagement with complex technical issues, supporting data gathering, problem definition, and root cause analysis. A key objective is to determine ownership of issues across engineering teams and support effective resolution through structured investigation and collaboration.Key Responsibilities Lead early-stage diagnosis and triage of software and systems issuesDetermine urgency and priority during initial investigation phasesEnsure accuracy and quality of Level 1 issue triage data and ticket creationSupport maintenance and execution of complex testing assets where requiredAnalyse technical data to support root cause identification and issue resolutionWork collaboratively across engineering teams to define ownership and drive resolutionEnsure issues are clearly understood, prioritised, and tracked through to closureMaintain accurate issue registers and tracking systems