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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Kainos scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Kainos is a Belfast technology company founded in 1986 that delivers digital services and Workday implementations. It has built many of the digital services used by British government departments and health bodies. The company also develops the Smart Test automation product for Workday customers worldwide.
Backed by QUBIS

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 Software Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It’s a fast-paced environment so it is important for you 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 as you, in turn, mentor those around you.

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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

DESIRABLE:

  • 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

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.

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