Department: Platform Engineering
Location: Milton Keynes
Compensation: £65,000 - £75,000 / year
Description
Here's what you need to know about Kinetic
At Kinetic, we’re redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.
With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, our technology adapts to the rhythm of each organisation - helping them thrive in a fast-changing world.
But we’re more than just software. We’re a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about our customers and each other. Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. We believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work — and have fun while doing it.
Joining Kinetic means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you’re ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we’d love to meet you.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
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
Benefits
- Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter.
- Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off.
- 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge.
- Christmas shut-down period for a well-deserved break.
- 5% Company contribution to pension, employees pay 3%
- A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more!
