Senior Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Senior Associate) to design, build and maintain high-quality software solutions across multi-layer architectures, using C#/.NET and modern tooling. You will work in a fast-paced environment with talented colleagues, making sound decisions while learning new technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture, security, scalability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software apps with strong C#/.NET.
• Experience applying best practices for security, scalability and performance.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to technical decisions.
• Experience with design across multiple layers of an application.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions that delight customers.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to shape architecture and product planning.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge to grow the team.

Skills

C# / .NET

Mentoring juniors

System architecture

Tools

CI/CD

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 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.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications, with strong experience in C#/.NET
• Experience of applying development best practices and patterns in relation to security, scalability and performance
• Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation.
• Experience of design and development across multiple layers of an application
• Mentoring junior team members

Desirable

• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.
• Experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
• 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
• 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.