Senior Software Engineer, Java

Kainos

Senior Software Engineer at Kainos responsible for developing high quality software solutions and mentoring junior engineers. Make sound decisions and collaborate in a diverse team environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java and AWS, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable software applications. Proven ability to mentor team members and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Java ExperienceAWS ExperienceContinuous IntegrationSoftware Development Best PracticesMentoring

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Hard Skills

Software Application DesignSoftware Application DevelopmentDebuggingTroubleshootingDevelopment Best PracticesPerformance OptimizationSecurity PracticesBPMN 2.0 ImplementationData Storage TechnologiesUser Story Creation

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureSaaSPaaSContinuous Delivery

Industry Keywords

Public Cloud PlatformsTechnical Decision MakingUser Needs BalancingKnowledge Sharing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide.
Make sound, reasoned decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Mentor colleagues while learning about new technologies and approaches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have demonstrable Java and AWS experience
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
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
Experience in one or more Java BPMN 2.0 implementations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses