Senior Quality Engineer

2i Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to champion quality practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python and Kubernetes, be familiar with Agile methodologies, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers flexible hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment. Company benefits include private healthcare and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Leadership pathways for professional development

26 days annual leave with buy/sell options

Private Health Care and mental health services

Performance bonus up to 10% annually

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience with Python in developing automation scripts.
• Confident in deploying and troubleshooting applications using Kubernetes.
• Ability to work with SQL for data integrity validation.
• Experience with BDD testing frameworks like Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration processes.
• Commercial experience in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.
• Interest in coaching and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Experience in Agile working environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion quality engineering practices.
• Engage in full-stack testing across diverse projects.
• Collaborate with team members to drive project success.

Skills

Python expertise

Kubernetes

SQL

BDD testing frameworks

CI/CD pipeline integration

AWS

Azure

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid)

Role type: Permanent

Clearance: Active SC (Security Cleared) or SC eligible

Who we are

We're an award-winning Tech Consultancy, focused in Quality Engineering on a mission to become the UK's #1.

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 around 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

We're looking for people who let curiosity and interest lead them. We don't expect to have a team of "experts". What we do expect is our Senior Quality Engineers to be inquisitive, challenge and take initiative. We're looking for people who have taken the time to invest in building a well-rounded skillset so they can proudly wear the hat of a 'Full-Stack' Tester. You'll have an appreciation for the entire testing lifecycle from: exploratory testing, automation, functional and non-functional testing. Our projects and clients are diverse, so whilst depth and specialism in key areas is essential, we look for people who have a hunger to develop and expand their skillset.

You'll need to be...

• A lover of code! We're looking specifically for Python expertise in developing automation scripts using Pytest.
• Commercially experienced with Kubernetes: deploying, testing, and troubleshooting applications in containerised environments.
• Confident working with SQL to uncover insights and validate data integrity.
• Experienced in BDD testing frameworks, particularly Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Experienced with pipeline integration for CI/CD.
• Commercially experienced working in cloud environments, specifically AWS and Azure.
• A collaborative communicator. We value diversity of thought, where being an open in your comms style and a valued team player is essential!
• Interested in coaching and mentoring other team members and have previous experience doing this is a key differentiator for our Senior team.
• Experienced working in Agile environment and highly familiar with Agile methodologies.

What 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 [e-mail]