Careers at Kainos Group

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 Platform Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for leading with the design of significant components of a modern digital service platform including its automation, build, deployment and support. It’s a fast-paced environment and you’ll be trusted 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. Your key responsibilities will include : • Working as part of a team - You’ll work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality. • Using technology for positive impact – You’ll ensure the latest technologies are employed appropriately to extract maximum user and business benefit. You’ll ensure alignment to industry standards and best practices. • Putting people first - you’ll support your colleagues and facilitate an inclusive DevOps culture in all that you do. • Finding your voice – As a respected voice within your team and to our customers, you’ll drive conversations and decisions to ensure services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant. • Supporting services through Live Operation – Getting services into production is just the beginning with the fun truly starting when real users start interacting with the service you’ve built. You’ll make sure the service is available, secure and performant as you strive to continuously improve it. • Becoming a Role Model – You’ll embody the Kainos values and be the person people look up to. You’ll proactively coach and mentor more junior members of the team. • Pushing the boundaries – Through exposure to technology you may develop specialisms and choose to pivot your career in a certain direction. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team skills, including working in a multi-disciplinary team is crucial • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to other technical people, and sometimes to non-technical people. • Significant expertise in: o Use of multiple configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools. o Fluency in least one of the following: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy. • Expertise in using multiple automation tools and at least one of: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy • Demonstrable experience in: o Designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting significant components within a modern digital service platform in production environments. o Producing designs that are scalable, resilient, efficient, secure, cost-effective and minimise lock-in. o Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation and advocating MVP. o Implementing modern Continuous Delivery processes for releasing software for releasing software to production. o Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. security, elasticity, performance. o Using AWS public cloud platforms to solve business problems o Applying configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and container orchestration tooling to solve business problems. o Using modern version control systems including git. o Debugging complex problems across multiple servers, services and tools – you can find the needle in the haystack. o Active Security Clearance is required for this role DESIRABLE • Third level – or equivalent - qualification in a related discipline. • Obtained mid-level certification with a public cloud provider (Azure). • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non-technical audiences. • Experience of cloud-native SaaS and PaaS technologies. • We are passionate about developing people – experience in managing, mentoring and coaching junior members of staff is important 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.

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 Platform Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for leading with the design of significant components of a modern digital service platform including its automation, build, deployment and support. It’s a fast-paced environment and you’ll be trusted 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. Your key responsibilities will include : • Working as part of a team - You’ll work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality. • Using technology for positive impact – You’ll ensure the latest technologies are employed appropriately to extract maximum user and business benefit. You’ll ensure alignment to industry standards and best practices. • Putting people first - you’ll support your colleagues and facilitate an inclusive DevOps culture in all that you do. • Finding your voice – As a respected voice within your team and to our customers, you’ll drive conversations and decisions to ensure services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant. • Supporting services through Live Operation – Getting services into production is just the beginning with the fun truly starting when real users start interacting with the service you’ve built. You’ll make sure the service is available, secure and performant as you strive to continuously improve it. • Becoming a Role Model – You’ll embody the Kainos values and be the person people look up to. You’ll proactively coach and mentor more junior members of the team. • Pushing the boundaries – Through exposure to technology you may develop specialisms and choose to pivot your career in a certain direction. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team skills, including working in a multi-disciplinary team is crucial • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to other technical people, and sometimes to non-technical people. • Significant expertise in: o Use of multiple configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools. o Fluency in least one of the following: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy. • Expertise in using multiple automation tools and at least one of: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy • Demonstrable experience in: o Designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting significant components within a modern digital service platform in production environments. o Producing designs that are scalable, resilient, efficient, secure, cost-effective and minimise lock-in. o Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation and advocating MVP. o Implementing modern Continuous Delivery processes for releasing software for releasing software to production. o Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. security, elasticity, performance. o Using AWS public cloud platforms to solve business problems o Applying configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and container orchestration tooling to solve business problems. o Using modern version control systems including git. o Debugging complex problems across multiple servers, services and tools – you can find the needle in the haystack. o Active Security Clearance is required for this role DESIRABLE • Third level – or equivalent - qualification in a related discipline. • Obtained mid-level certification with a public cloud provider (Azure). • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non-technical audiences. • Experience of cloud-native SaaS and PaaS technologies. • We are passionate about developing people – experience in managing, mentoring and coaching junior members of staff is important 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.

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 Security Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in the platforms and services we build for our customers. Our projects range greatly in variety, from visa and passport processing systems, to hospital medical record platforms and global financial management and HCM systems. You’ll work with Agile delivery teams to ensure that they follow good security practices throughout the software development journey. You’ll learn about and apply new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you develop and grow. You’ll share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices – both customers and Kainos team members. 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. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions in line with defined security strategies. • Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability. • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR). • Experience in one of the following specialisms: AI/ML/Data/Cloud/M365/ Security Architecture • Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture. • Industry experience in one of the following sectors: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial Sectors • Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools. • Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques • Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS). • We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams). DESIRABLE • Experience of Identity management and authentication/authorisation products and patterns. • Experience in at least on Industry Vertical • Involvement across the full security lifecycle • End-to-end security involvement, including governance, risk and compliance, operational security, supply chain security and secure user management. • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. • Penetration specialist certifications 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.

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 Security Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in the platforms and services we build for our customers. Our projects range greatly in variety, from visa and passport processing systems, to hospital medical record platforms and global financial management and HCM systems. You’ll work with Agile delivery teams to ensure that they follow good security practices throughout the software development journey. You’ll learn about and apply new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you develop and grow. You’ll share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices – both customers and Kainos team members. 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. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions in line with defined security strategies. • Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability. • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR). • Experience in one of the following specialisms: AI/ML/Data/Cloud/M365/ Security Architecture • Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture. • Industry experience in one of the following sectors: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial Sectors • Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools. • Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques • Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS). • We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams). DESIRABLE • Experience of Identity management and authentication/authorisation products and patterns. • Experience in at least on Industry Vertical • Involvement across the full security lifecycle • End-to-end security involvement, including governance, risk and compliance, operational security, supply chain security and secure user management. • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. • Penetration specialist certifications 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.

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 Security Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in the platforms and services we build for our customers. Our projects range greatly in variety, from visa and passport processing systems, to hospital medical record platforms and global financial management and HCM systems. You’ll work with Agile delivery teams to ensure that they follow good security practices throughout the software development journey. You’ll learn about and apply new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you develop and grow. You’ll share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices – both customers and Kainos team members. 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. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions in line with defined security strategies. • Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability. • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR). • Experience in one of the following specialisms: AI/ML/Data/Cloud/M365/ Security Architecture • Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture. • Industry experience in one of the following sectors: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial Sectors • Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools. • Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques • Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS). • We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams). DESIRABLE • Experience of Identity management and authentication/authorisation products and patterns. • Experience in at least on Industry Vertical • Involvement across the full security lifecycle • End-to-end security involvement, including governance, risk and compliance, operational security, supply chain security and secure user management. • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. • Penetration specialist certifications 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.

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. Kainos is recognised as one of the UK’s leading AI and data businesses, with a decade-long track record of delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions for clients across government, healthcare, defence, and commercial sectors. Kainos is at the forefront of AI innovation, trusted by Microsoft, AWS, and others to deliver advanced AI and data solutions at citizen scale. Our 150-strong AI and Data Practice brings together deep expertise in machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI and data. We are pioneers in responsible AI, having authored the UK government’s AI Cyber Security Code of Practice implementation guide and we partner with leading organisations to ensure AI is deployed ethically, securely and with measurable business value. Our teams are at the cutting edge of AI research, and delivery, it is truly an exciting team to join Kainos as we further grow our AI capability. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS: As a Senior AI Engineer at Kainos, you will deliver advanced AI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning, generative and agentic AI technologies. You will drive the adoption of modern AI frameworks, AIOps best practices and scalable cloud-native architectures. Your role will involve hands-on technical delivery, collaborating with customers to translate business challenges into trustworthy AI solutions and ensuring responsible AI practices throughout. As a technical mentor, you will foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. It is a fast-paced environment, so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You will do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to develop and grow. You will support your colleagues and more junior developers, providing direction support as you solve challenging problems together. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of a 2.1 degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Statistics or in a similar quantitative field. Demonstrable experience of deploying modern AI/ML solutions into production, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), model evaluation, and monitoring using metrics (e.g. precision, recall, NDCG and drift detection). Strong Python skills with a grounding in software engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, code reviews etc). Experience developing solutions at scale on cloud platforms (Azure & AWS), containerisation and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker. Expertise in data engineering for AI: handling large-scale, unstructured, and multimodal data. Understanding of responsible AI principles, model interpretability, and ethical considerations. Strong interpersonal skills and team working. DESIRABLE: Demonstrable experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow), fine-tuning or distillation of LLMs (e.g., GPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini), machine learning libraries (e.g. scikit-learn, XGBoost). Experience with data storage for AI, vector databases, semantic search, and knowledge graphs. Contributions to open-source AI projects or research publications. Familiarity with AI security, privacy, and compliance standards e.g. ISO42001. WHO YOU ARE: Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture. ABOUT US 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. 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.

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. As a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) at Kainos you will be responsible for designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components for solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Lead Data Engineers provide strong development leadership for team members and take responsibility for the quality of the codebase as well as the match to user needs. Your responsibilities will include: Taking responsibility for the development of whole components or subsystems within a team. Development incorporates design, code, test and defect resolution. Focusing on hands-on design and development, using open source and commercial platforms. Defining and enforcing development best practice and coaching team members to ensure consistency. Working with project architects, taking responsibility for non-functional needs of ETL/ELT data processing pipelines such as robustness and performance. Taking responsibility for standards and execution of unit and integration testing done within the team. Taking responsibility for software product due diligence and integration. Leading troubleshooting and tuning of activities. Working with Operations teams to ensure the application software is operationally ready. Working with Security Architects and accreditors to ensure compliance with relevant legal and security requirements Advising customers and managers and other team members of the estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys. Contributing to technical proposals as part of the sales process. Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together Minimum (essential) requirements: Experience of leading a team of engineers in the implementation of data-intensive system components Experience of applying standards for design (patterns), development, (style guides) and operational readiness (automation, deployment) Proficient software development experience in one of Java, Scala, or Python Strong commercial experience of working with Palantir Software development experience with data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks. Expert in SQL or SQL extensions for analytical use case Expert understanding of distributed data stores and data processing frameworks Ability to simply and clearly communicate technical design both written and verbally Proficient in designing analytical and operational data models Desirable: Comfortable with Data Warehouse methods and techniques Actively shares their thoughts and views on data practices AWS/Azure/GCP Certified in Data Services Expertise in continuous improvement and sharing input on data best practice Participation in development and/or technology communities Who you are: Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day, and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture. About us Kainos is a high-growth IT services company providing digital technology solutions and agile software development to enterprise customers. Across our 30-year history, we have worked on transformational projects across government, NHS and a myriad of private sector clients. 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.

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. As a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) at Kainos you will be responsible for designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components for solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Lead Data Engineers provide strong development leadership for team members and take responsibility for the quality of the codebase as well as the match to user needs. Your responsibilities will include: Taking responsibility for the development of whole components or subsystems within a team. Development incorporates design, code, test and defect resolution. Focusing on hands-on design and development, using open source and commercial platforms. Defining and enforcing development best practice and coaching team members to ensure consistency. Working with project architects, taking responsibility for non-functional needs of ETL/ELT data processing pipelines such as robustness and performance. Taking responsibility for standards and execution of unit and integration testing done within the team. Taking responsibility for software product due diligence and integration. Leading troubleshooting and tuning of activities. Working with Operations teams to ensure the application software is operationally ready. Working with Security Architects and accreditors to ensure compliance with relevant legal and security requirements Advising customers and managers and other team members of the estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys. Contributing to technical proposals as part of the sales process. Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together Minimum (essential) requirements: Experience of leading a team of engineers in the implementation of data-intensive system components Experience of applying standards for design (patterns), development, (style guides) and operational readiness (automation, deployment) Proficient software development experience in one of Java, Scala, or Python Strong commercial experience of working with Palantir Software development experience with data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks. Expert in SQL or SQL extensions for analytical use case Expert understanding of distributed data stores and data processing frameworks Ability to simply and clearly communicate technical design both written and verbally Proficient in designing analytical and operational data models Desirable: Comfortable with Data Warehouse methods and techniques Actively shares their thoughts and views on data practices AWS/Azure/GCP Certified in Data Services Expertise in continuous improvement and sharing input on data best practice Participation in development and/or technology communities Who you are: Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day, and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture. About us Kainos is a high-growth IT services company providing digital technology solutions and agile software development to enterprise customers. Across our 30-year history, we have worked on transformational projects across government, NHS and a myriad of private sector clients. 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.

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. As a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) at Kainos you will be responsible for designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components for solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Lead Data Engineers provide strong development leadership for team members and take responsibility for the quality of the codebase as well as the match to user needs. Your responsibilities will include: Taking responsibility for the development of whole components or subsystems within a team. Development incorporates design, code, test and defect resolution. Focusing on hands-on design and development, using open source and commercial platforms. Defining and enforcing development best practice and coaching team members to ensure consistency. Working with project architects, taking responsibility for non-functional needs of ETL/ELT data processing pipelines such as robustness and performance. Taking responsibility for standards and execution of unit and integration testing done within the team. Taking responsibility for software product due diligence and integration. Leading troubleshooting and tuning of activities. Working with Operations teams to ensure the application software is operationally ready. Working with Security Architects and accreditors to ensure compliance with relevant legal and security requirements Advising customers and managers and other team members of the estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys. Contributing to technical proposals as part of the sales process. Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together Minimum (essential) requirements: Experience of leading a team of engineers in the implementation of data-intensive system components Experience of applying standards for design (patterns), development, (style guides) and operational readiness (automation, deployment) Proficient software development experience in one of Java, Scala, or Python Strong commercial experience of working with Palantir Software development experience with data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks. Expert in SQL or SQL extensions for analytical use case Expert understanding of distributed data stores and data processing frameworks Ability to simply and clearly communicate technical design both written and verbally Proficient in designing analytical and operational data models Desirable: Comfortable with Data Warehouse methods and techniques Actively shares their thoughts and views on data practices AWS/Azure/GCP Certified in Data Services Expertise in continuous improvement and sharing input on data best practice Participation in development and/or technology communities Who you are: Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day, and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture. About us Kainos is a high-growth IT services company providing digital technology solutions and agile software development to enterprise customers. Across our 30-year history, we have worked on transformational projects across government, NHS and a myriad of private sector clients. 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.