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Engineering at Kainos

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Writing code is only one part of the story

When you join the engineering team here you get the best of all worlds: to be the hero of the story AND play a supporting role as a true team member.

It's an exciting dynamic that makes for careers filled with endless possibilities, where you'll work on projects with purpose.

Long story short

Since 1986, we've been embracing the digital transformation challenges that others shy away from. But we measure our success not by commercial results or claims of being the best. Our shared vision is simple, using technology to make people's lives easier and make the world a little bit better, day by day.

We mastered our craft as software engineers on ground-breaking technology projects and quickly began developing our own ideas. Today, you'll find us transforming how genomics will inform the future of healthcare, streamlining back office functions for big names all over the world, and transforming how entire countries administer tasks for millions of citizens.

The Kainos culture

Our collective mindset and active commitment to living our values has created a culture where no-one has all the answers, but we all thrive on the challenge of finding them.

Beyond the software we use and the platforms we build, we're motivated most by the difference we can make to the lives of the people who use them.

This incredible culture fosters openness, support and collaboration. We're all about the outcomes and never settle for simply improving processes when we can completely transform them. Which means you'll enjoy remarkable opportunities that provide invaluable and diverse experiences.

Engineer the future

Here, you'll thrive on exciting projects with all the freedom you need to think and work creatively. You'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions and be part of our ambitious growth plans. Along the way, you will, of course, write and test code. But you will do it with the latest technology, because when it comes to our tech stack we're always at the forefront of what's cutting edge. We believe in using the best tools to build exceptional products and services that push boundaries and transform industries.

From programming languages like Python and JavaScript, to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure our tech stack is as diverse as our team. And we are constantly exploring new technologies like GenAI, so you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and stay ahead of the curve. Just think about what could you do as part of the team that has written the book on digital transformation.

The highlights

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I’m valued, respected and part of a great team which is lovely.

One of the things that attracted me to Kainos was the ambition to double in size and knowing every person in Kainos can play a part in that growth, the opportunities here are unlimited, and I can clearly see where I can add value.

Hilary Bannister

Principal Architect

My career has progressed quickly here at Kainos, I have been given the support and the tools for self-learning and development to enable this which has been great.

My favourite thing about working at Kainos is the people. Everyone’s on the same page. There’s lots of camaraderie. We’re all working towards one goal.

Michael Hall

Lead Software Engineer

I like that Kainos encourages learning and development, for example, I was able to prepare for and undertake the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam during my work hours.

Also, the exam was paid for by Kainos, which is super nice.

Malgorzata Rogowska

Senior Software Engineer

One thing I’ve always appreciated is the aptly named career lattice, not ladder. Kainos supports career growth that goes left to right, not just up or down.

Kainos has always been good at giving you the space to find your strength and then lean into it, a career is not always a one-directional thing.

Kyle Davidson

Solutions Architect

People at Kainos care about the company's values and share them. You can be yourself, and nobody will treat you differently because of that.

People in Kainos are very friendly and helpful, so you always have someone to reach out to if you need some help.

Monika Kucinska

Trainee Software Engineer

The thing I enjoy most working at Kainos is the opportunity to develop various skills both in and outside of my projects.

You get to work with different technical tools, so you build up skills using them, but Kainos is supportive of us doing certifications on our own, such as the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification - and they'll pay for it.

Max Warren

Trainee Test Engineer

What I like about Kainos is you can switch projects. So if you really need a change, whether it's technologies, team or customer, you don't have to search for opportunities outside of the company.

When you move projects it can feel like you're in a new company with new people, new technologies and new processes.

Mateusz Radkiewicz

Lead Test Engineer

What is great about Kainos is we do such a wide variety of things and there's lots of freedom to bring new things to the table easily.

You can read up on stuff, try it out and suggest other things that would help, bring it in and develop it. It is not prescriptive here and we get the time to look at other things!

Tim Jacomb

Lead Software Engineer

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We're an open book

What makes Kainos an incredible place to work? A cast of thousands, all playing a dynamic role in changing the world, and thriving on the action and intrigue that comes with overcoming incredible challenges.

Our unique culture

Our people tell us that they have never worked anywhere like this. Because we put people first, we look after our customers by championing and caring for each other. That includes employee led wellbeing initiatives and a diversity of advocacy and networking groups that are growing by the day.

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Lifelong learning and development

Driven by a multi-million investment, the Kainos Academy is taking our people to where they want to be professionally, addressing the industry's skills gap, and inspiring future generations. Whether you want to go from undergrad to PhD, learn a new coding language, get MS, AWS and Workday certifications, or explore the possibilities of the latest tech, we'll put our money where our mouth is.

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Shaping a positive future

Aware of our incredible impact, we're also conscious of our legacy. So, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond broad environmental promises. That's why we have a dedicated Director of Green Software, an Environmental Lead looking at our global impact and an employee-led Climate Action and Sustainability community.

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Celebrating our diversity

We're a global workforce. So, we insist our team proudly represent the diversity that comes with being the best place for talented people to make an impact. Being people first gives us all the power to encourage self-determination in every way, whether supporting colleagues experiencing menopause, championing Pride or ensuring people can confidently declare their pronouns.

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Writing code is only one part of the story

When you join the engineering team here you get the best of all worlds: to be the hero of the story AND play a supporting role as a true team member.​​​​​​​

Long story short

The Kainos culture

Our collective mindset and active commitment to living our values has created a culture where no-one has all the answers, but we all thrive on the challenge of finding them.

Engineer the future

The highlights

Get to know the team

Who we work for

Who we work for

We're an open book

What makes Kainos an incredible place to work? A cast of thousands, all playing a dynamic role in changing the world, and thriving on the action and intrigue that comes with overcoming incredible challenges.

Our unique culture

Lifelong learning and development

Shaping a positive future

Celebrating our diversity

Engineering at Kainos

When you join the engineering team here you get the best of all worlds: to be the hero of the story AND play a supporting role as a true team member.