Software Engineer

Kainos; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-quality software solutions. You will work in a fast-paced environment, making reasoned decisions and mentoring junior members. Expertise in AWS, Typescript, and modern software development practices is essential. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with cloud platforms and modern software development.
• Proficient in designing, building, testing modern applications.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality solutions that delight customers.
• Contribute to technical decisions in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

AWS

Node.js

Typescript

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

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.

• Strong experience with following technical stack - AWS, Node (or any Javascript frameworks), Typescript, Terraform, AWS CDK
• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications
• 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

Desired

• 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

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.

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 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.

At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people's lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.

Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That's why we've been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.