Lead Software Engineer

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) in the United Kingdom to steer teams and deliver high-quality solutions that delight customers worldwide. In a fast-paced environment, you will make sound technical decisions and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with colleagues to learn and grow.

The role emphasises technical leadership across all layers of an application, including architecture, estimation, and product planning.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC Clearance
• Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications
• Technical leadership of teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications in line with software development principles, practices and patterns e.g. XP, TDD
• Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation
• Expertise in software design and development across all layers of an application
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community.
• Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and develop high-quality software solutions
• Manage, coach and develop staff and their career progression
• Provide direction and leadership for the team and project
• Interact with customers and mentor those around you

Skills

Active security clearance

Software design

Technical leadership

Product ownership

XP/TDD

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS

As a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for leading teams and developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It’s a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. You’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction and leadership for your team as you solve challenging problems together. As the technical leader in the team, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Must hold active SC Clearance
• Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications
• Technical leadership of teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications in line with software development principles, practices and patterns e.g. XP, TDD
• Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation
• Expertise in software design and development across all layers of an application
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community.
• Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques

Desirable

• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.
• Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate.
• Experience of debugging and troubleshooting live applications
• Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.

We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.

We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.