Lead Software Engineer - Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 - 51,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require active SC Clearance.
• We require expertise in designing, building, testing, and maintaining modern software applications.
• We require technical leadership experience for teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications using software development principles, practices, and patterns such as XP and TDD.
• We require experience owning the technical direction of a product or software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning, and user story or requirement creation.
• We require expertise in software design and development across all layers of an application.
• We require a demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop junior team members and the wider community.
• We require experience with modern Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques.
• We value good communication skills with the ability to communicate issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• We value active participation in knowledge-sharing activities within the team, across the wider capability, and externally where appropriate.
• We value experience debugging and troubleshooting live applications.
• We value experience with multiple programming languages and data storage technologies.
• We value knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings.

Responsibilities:

• We lead teams and develop high-quality solutions that delight our customers and improve the lives of users worldwide.
• We make sound, reasoned decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• We learn about new technologies and approaches while working with talented colleagues.
• We manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on performance management and career development.
• We provide direction and leadership for our team as we solve challenging problems together.
• We act as the technical leader in the team.
• We interact with customers, share knowledge, and mentor those around us.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• PaaS
• TDD
• XP
• DevOps
• Support

More:

We are Kainos, a people-first company made up of problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators who create real impact through digital transformation and cutting-edge Workday solutions. We offer a diverse, ambitious, and supportive environment where ideas are valued and growth is encouraged. This is a full-time Engineering role based within our inclusive culture, and we are committed to building a team where everyone is respected, supported, and given an equal chance to thrive. We also provide accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity.

last updated 34 week of 2026