Jobs in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Department: Platform Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £65,000 - £75,000 / year

About Kinetic

Kinetic was founded in 1998 with one aim: to develop the most innovative software to help university accommodation and conferencing teams deliver the best student and customer experiences possible.

Fast forward 25 years, and we are now the technology partner of choice to the worlds\' leading universities, colleges and accommodation providers. We are ranked #1 on the APUC framework for student accommodation management, conferencing and events management, and multifunctional management systems. Our big hairy audacious goal (BHAG) is to achieve £50m net revenue by 2032 and for every person in a university to experience a Kinetic product.

We supply mission-critical software for over 350 customers worldwide, and we are trusted partners to over 80% of universities in the UK!

Since 2015, Kinetic has been part of the Volaris Group. Volaris help strengthen and grow vertical market software companies so, like Kinetic, they become leaders in their industry.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineering Team Lead, you won’t just manage—you’ll build. You’ll be hands-on with code, lead architectural decisions, and drive innovation from within the team. It’s a chance to shape the future of campus tech and make a real impact, one smart solution at a time.

• Scaled Agile Planning: Facilitate team planning in line with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, managing project increments and iterations to meet business goals.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and support team members in both personal and technical growth. Provide feedback and development opportunities to enhance team performance and career progression.
• Code & Architecture Oversight: Lead code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards and ensure consistency across projects.
• Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the team’s quality output, embedding robust practices for testing, code quality, and system reliability.
• Architectural Expertise: Design and implement solutions based on CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and Event Bus architecture, with a strong focus on AWS environments (publish/subscribe models). Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure software quality from the initial stages of development.

Essential skills and experience you’ll need:

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project deliverables from inception to completion, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Adaptable to new tools, technologies, and methodologies to meet evolving project requirements and industry standards.

Technical Skills:

• .NET Development (C#)
• Unit Testing & Integration Testing - Skilled in test preparation and application
• CI/CD Pipeline Development (Github or equivalent platforms)
• AWS Services (IAM, Lambda, API Gateway)
• Angular, REST APIs, and Web API development
• SpecFlow for Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
• Postman for API testing and development
• OpenAPI - understanding and implementation experience preferred

Database Experience:

• MS SQL Server (SQL)
• MongoDB (NoSQL)
• Docker

At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with extra days the longer you’re with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform - from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people-first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials - from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
• The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad - network with other talent

We’ve created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.