We are looking to hire a Senior Performance Engineer who will be a part of The Solution Performance Research and Optimization team. This team exists to optimize the performance of our standard solutions and the work involves the creation of a global API for performance strategies and a reference implementation. This reference implementation will contain the optimizations and operationalizable performance strategies - essentially the output of the Solution Performance Research and Optimization group.
This role is intended to take an existing prototype codebase, operationalize it, integrate all current-generation performance strategies, and further develop the next-generation strategies that have already been started, as well as contributing to all the activities of the Solution Performance Research and Optimization team as required.
We offer:
1. Career Development
2. Competitive Compensation And Benefits
3. Pay Transparency
4. Global Opportunities
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Tasks and Qualifications:
Main Responsibilities within the Solution Performance Research and Optimization team:
5. Software Architecture — contributes to the development and refinement of software system structures, working within established architectural patterns. Participates in discussions around interfaces, deployment considerations, and scalability, under the guidance of senior colleagues.
6. Software Design — responsible for designing and implementing well-structured modules and components. Writes maintainable, readable, and efficient code, applying appropriate design patterns and collaborating on interface specifications.
7. Software Testing, Verification, and Validation — develops and maintains robust test suites, including unit and integration tests. Participates in verification activities, contributes to validation efforts, and helps ensure traceability of software requirements where applicable.
8. Software Source Control — works effectively within version control systems, following established workflows and contributing to high-quality code integration. Participates in code reviews, adheres to team conventions, and maintains awareness of versioning best practices.
9. Software Installation and Delivery — supports the build and deployment processes by developing and maintaining scripts, configuration files, and deployment automation as required. Contributes to making software delivery repeatable and efficient.
10. Software Optimization — investigates performance issues, proposes and implements improvements, and contributes to profiling and analysis efforts under the direction of senior engineers. Writes efficient code with awareness of performance constraints.
11. Software Development Process & Lifecycle Participation — works within the team’s development process, following Agile methods, CI/CD practices, and contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing. Engages in code reviews and retrospectives to improve team practices.
12. Security and Compliance — applies secure coding practices, follows organisational guidelines for dependency and access management, and contributes to the team’s ability to meet compliance and cybersecurity standards.
13. DevOps and Tooling Use — uses development and operational tools effectively, including build systems, monitoring solutions, and automation frameworks. Provides feedback on tooling and assists in configuration and troubleshooting.
14. Technology Use and Adoption — keeps up to date with relevant technologies and applies them appropriately within the existing stack. Participates in technical evaluations and discussions, offering input to help guide technical direction.
15. Cross-Functional Collaboration — works effectively with colleagues across disciplines, including hardware, product, and UX. Communicates clearly and contributes to shared understanding across functions.
16. Support of Live Systems — assists in the resolution of live issues within third-line support frameworks. Investigates problems, proposes fixes, and participates in root cause analysis, under the support of more senior team members.
17. Innovation and Technical Exploration — actively participates in innovation activities, including exploring new techniques, prototyping ideas, and experimenting with emerging technologies. Contributes to the group’s technical curiosity and continuous improvement ethos.
This role requires the following personal and professional capabilities:
18. Problem-Solving and Adaptability — able to break down complex technical challenges into manageable pieces and work through ambiguity. Seeks guidance when needed and applies sound judgement to practical problems.
19. Collaboration and Team Contribution — works effectively within a team, shares ideas constructively, supports others, and seeks out input. Communicates clearly with colleagues across functions and values diverse perspectives.
20. Professional Communication — capable of explaining technical concepts clearly to peers, writing clean documentation, and engaging in productive technical discussions. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
21. Initiative and Accountability — demonstrates ownership of tasks and features, follows through reliably, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. Identifies areas for improvement and raises them proactively.
22. Continuous Learning — maintains a growth mindset, actively seeks feedback, and looks for opportunities to learn new tools, technologies, and techniques. Keeps current with developments in the field.
23. Awareness of Systems and Context — understands how their code fits into a wider system and its interaction with other components, processes, or disciplines. Appreciates broader performance and maintainability concerns.
24. Composure and Focus — remains calm and constructive when facing tight deadlines, changing requirements, or unexpected issues. Contributes to a positive and resilient team atmosphere.
Technical Skills Required:
25. Java — solid hands-on experience with Java is essential.
26. Software Engineering Practices — strong grasp of software development fundamentals, including source control (e.g., Git), testing, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows.
27. Design and Implementation — capable of independently implementing features, debugging problems, and proposing practical solutions.
28. Team Experience — has worked effectively in cross-functional teams. Some experience of peer mentoring or informal technical guidance is a bonus.
Additional skills and capabilities that are not strictly required, but are extremely beneficial:
29. Deep working knowledge of solving scheduling and optimization problems in a static-shuttle automatic storage and retrieval system with a whole-system approach.
30. Deep working knowledge of an internal Dematic storage and retrieval optimization prototype.