Senior Software Engineer

Kainos; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-quality solutions that delight users worldwide. You will work in a fast-paced environment, take on responsibilities in designing and maintaining applications, and mentor junior members of the team. The ideal candidate has experience in cloud technology such as AWS or Azure, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. Join a diverse team and make a significant impact through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications.
• Experience applying development best practices and patterns related to security, scalability and performance.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality solutions that delight customers and impact users worldwide.
• Make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

Software application design

Development best practices

Cloud technology platforms

Communication skills

Mentoring junior team members

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:

As a Senior Software Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for 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 as you, in turn, mentor those around you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications
• Experience applying development best practices and patterns related to security, scalability and performance
• Experience using modern version control and continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
• Experience in using cloud technology platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), etc.
• Experience in contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people
• Experience in design and development across multiple layers of an application
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior team members

Desirable

• Experience of debugging and troubleshooting live applications
• Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non-technical audiences
• Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies
• Experience of balancing technical decisions with user needs and commercial constraints

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.