Lead Performance Engineer

Job Title: Lead Performance EngineerLocation: UK Wide (Hybrid)Role type: PermanentClearance: Active SC (Security Cleared) or SC eligibleWho we are:We're an award-winning Tech Consultancy, focused in Quality Engineering on a mission to become the UK's #1.What we do:"Champion and Engineer Quality and Software". Over the past 6 years, we've shaped and transformed our offering so that passion, precision, and attention to every minuscule detail is baked into everything we do. Born from a desire to bring automation expertise to our current and prospective clients, 5 years ago we shaped our offering. Building a Junior Engineer training programme from scratch, we trained, coached and developed some of the brightest minds to become the coding champions of today within 2i.Why Us?Proudly certified as a "Great Place to Work", 2i are the chosen employer of just over 150 Quality Engineers and we're continuing our growth! We recently announced our eight-figure private equity funding injection as we aim to increase our revenue by more than £50m in the coming years, that is where you come in…What we’re looking for:Someone who fully embraces a "leading by example" or "leading from the front" attitude. We're investing in building a team of Quality Engineers who are inquisitive, they challenge and always take initiative. We expect these traits mirrored within our leadership team with the ability to coach others. You'll be responsible for steering and guiding a team, helping them prioritise their own workload, take their careers into their own hands and hold them accountable.You’ll need to be...An excellent communicator. Specifically where stakeholder engagement is concerned. You'll possess the ability to influence, shape and set clear expectations, also realigning where needed. Clear in your reporting, ensuring all stakeholders are well informed and up to date with progress, challenges and timescales.Experienced in non-functional testing methodologies with a clear track record of delivering within performance engineering Able to lead the co-ordination and assurance of non-functional testing across the delivery of multiple projects with a focus on scheduling.Experienced in working across hardware and software architecture, databases, networks, and operating systems. Experienced in dealing with supplier contracts and technical proposal writing (RFCs).Technical Landscape:We're looking for someone who has experience working with the below tools and technologies.JMeterAWS cloudConfluenceJIRAZephyrWhat we can offer you...Leadership pathways tailored for your personal and professional learning and development within 2i, giving clear direction for your career with us.26 days of annual leave + the option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days).Private Health Care + access to other mental health and wellbeing services including: Gym Memberships, Counselling, Cycle to Work Schemes + many more.Individual and Company related performance bonus up to 10% annually.Flexible working in a hybrid environment across the UK!What if you are a partial fit?Even if you feel you meet 60% of the criteria, we want to hear from you!We don’t believe in the “perfect” hire, what we do believe in is the benefits of creating a team built of different perspectives, backgrounds, career paths and ways of working. What we value most are team players who are eager to take their growth into their own hands and utilise the people around them.Please drop: John, Hannah or Jack from the Talent Team a message if you’re unsure if this is the right role for you or what we are looking for.Want to know what salaries we offer?Simply reach out to one of our recruitment team for a chat! We’ll be 100% transparent. The reason it’s not included here is because there is genuinely a degree of flexibility when it comes to hiring the right people here at 2i.Apply directly with your CV, drop one of our recruitment team a message on LinkedIn: John Holt, Hannah Reynolds or Jack Kelly, or email [email protected]