Kainos Group plc

A technology solutions company in Birmingham is looking for a Principal Platform Architect to lead the delivery of cloud platforms and solutions. In this role, you will engage with stakeholders, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and drive technology direction. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cloud transformations and a strong ability to foster relationships with executive stakeholders. Join a company that values diversity and supports your professional growth.

# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt 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. Join us and be part of something bigger. Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: As a Principal Platform Architect (Principal) for Kainos, you'll be accountable for leading the delivery of cloud platforms and solutions enabling business transformation which delight our customers and positively impact the lives of users worldwide. As a technologist you will be inquisitive and will embrace new technology.You will provide leadership as part of multi-disciplinary agile teams building a shared understanding of the outcomes the solution must deliver, the technical landscape and complexity surrounding you and your teams' designs to help teams make informed decisions.You'll foster and build relationships with senior stakeholders to establish architectural principles, strategic direction of platform being delivered including a firm understanding of functional and non-functional needs.You will play a leading role in the Kainos Platforms Capability, driving technology direction and advancement. You will also guide others in the capability to support their career journeys, you too will be supported on your career journey, enabling you to achieve your ambitions.As a technical leader, you will collaborate with colleagues to establish development of blueprints and standards, foster customer relationships, contribute to account strategies and actively share your subject matter knowledge, act as a technology ambassador for Kainos. Minimum (essential) requirement s A desire to work on some of the most complex and ambitious programmes within the Public Sector (SC clearance required) Proven experience of leading the delivery of platforms underpinning large scale cloud transformation (e.g. migration to cloud environments, modernisation of applications harnessing cloud, deployment of web-based applications). Experience leading and making technology decisions including execution of delivery driving positive customer outcomes. Experienced in building and fostering relationships with stakeholders including at executive and C-level senior stakeholders, translating technology information as appropriate to drive effective decision making. Have experience with public cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, GCP (spanning IaaS, PaaS and SaaS) We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing members of your team and wider community. Desirable Have pro-actively developed business across an account with sales and account managers. Experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback and leading performance reviews. Actively sharing thoughts and views on technology. Experience of helping to bring challenging projects back on track. Previous accountability in creation and promotion of new products or services to meet the organisational strategy. Have participated in technology communities.# 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.At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people's lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow.Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That's why we've been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.For more information, see .

Kainos Group plc is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer (DV Cleared) to lead the design of components in a modern digital service platform. The role involves working collaboratively across various teams to ensure high-quality software deployment while utilizing best practices in automation and infrastructure management. Candidates should have significant experience with configuration management tools and programming languages like Powershell and Python. The position is fully remote within the UK and offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture.

Senior Platform Engineer (DV Cleared)Applylocations: Homeworker - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR\_16694# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt 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. Working within our Defence and National Security accounts you will be working on some of the most challenging and critically important projects working across various cloud technologies. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS: As a Senior Platform Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for leading with the design of significant components of a modern digital service platform including its automation, build, deployment and support. It's a fast-paced environment and you'll be trusted 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. Your key responsibilities will include: • Working as part of a team - You'll work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality. • Using technology for positive impact - You'll ensure the latest technologies are employed appropriately to extract maximum user and business benefit. You'll ensure alignment to industry standards and best practices. • Putting people first - you'll support your colleagues and facilitate an inclusive DevOps culture in all that you do. • Finding your voice - As a respected voice within your team and to our customers, you'll drive conversations and decisions to ensure services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant. • Supporting services through Live Operation - Getting services into production is just the beginning with the fun truly starting when real users start interacting with the service you've built. You'll make sure the service is available, secure and performant as you strive to continuously improve it. • Becoming a Role Model - You'll embody the Kainos values and be the person people look up to. You'll proactively coach and mentor more junior members of the team. • Pushing the boundaries - Through exposure to technology you may develop specialisms and choose to pivot your career in a certain direction. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • We all work in teams here in Kainos - a proven ability of strong team skills, including working in a multi-disciplinary team is crucial • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to other technical people, and sometimes to non-technical people. • Significant expertise in: o Use of multiple configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools. o Fluency in least one of the following: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy. • Expertise in using multiple automation tools and at least one of: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy • Demonstrable experience in: o Designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting significant components within a modern digital service platform in production environments. o Producing designs that are scalable, resilient, efficient, secure, cost-effective and minimise lock-in. o Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation and advocating MVP. o Implementing modern Continuous Delivery processes for releasing software for releasing software to production. o Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. security, elasticity, performance. o Using public cloud platform(s) to solve business problems (AWS or Azure). o Applying configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and container orchestration tooling to solve business problems. o Using modern version control systems including git. o Debugging complex problems across multiple servers, services and tools - you can find the needle in the haystack. DESIRABLE • Third level - or equivalent - qualification in a related discipline. • Obtained mid-level certification with a public cloud provider (AWS/Azure). • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non-technical audiences. • Experience of cloud-native SaaS and PaaS technologies. • We are passionate about developing people - experience in managing, mentoring and coaching junior members of staff is important# 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.

Platform Technical Architect page is loaded Platform Technical Architectlocations: Homeworker - UK: Derry-Londonderry: Belfast: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR\_17711# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt 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. Join us and be part of something bigger. Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: As a Platform Technical Architect (Consultant) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for leading teams developing high quality solutions on public cloud which delight our customers. As a technical leader on a project, you'll work with customer architects to design, automate, build and support modern digital service platforms, advising on estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and decisions. It's a fast-paced environment and you'll be trusted to make sound, reasoned decisions as you continually learn and apply new technologies and approaches with talented colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include: • Working as part of a wider team - You'll provide leadership working alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to design solutions of the highest quality which meet all non-functional requirements. • Using technology for positive impact - You'll keep appraised of the latest technologies and ensure we employ them appropriately for maximum user and business benefit. • Being objectively opinionated - As a respected voice within Kainos and beyond, you'll offer your opinion and critique to improve our solutions. You'll proactively share knowledge internally within Kainos and more widely in industry. • Developing Kainos as a Business - You help Kainos to qualify and win new opportunities. • Providing technical leadership - You'll provide technical leadership on delivery and support projects which may sometimes require you to be hands-on and to take difficult, but necessary decisions. • Being a role model - You'll support your colleagues and foster a DevOps culture in all that you do by embodying the Kainos values. You'll be the person people look up to - people trust your decisions because they are transparent and justified. You'll be passionate and committed to ensuring Kainos projects are successful. • Putting people first & developing others - You'll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You'll also provide direction and leadership for your colleagues as you solve challenging problems together. • Being Adaptable - You'll mould yourself to customer engagements and stretch to learn new skills as needs arise; through this you'll be supported by talented colleagues across Learning & Development and Architecture. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to simply and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentation to a technical and non-technical audience. • We all work in teams here in Kainos - You'll need a proven experience of team leadership and supporting a DevOps culture in delivering complex projects. • We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community. • Demonstrable personal ownership of: o Building and operating modern digital service platform (or significant portions thereof) including architecture, estimation, planning, non-functional requirements and Continuous Improvement activities using modern agile techniques. o Implementing robust security controls and monitoring solutions across infrastructure and application components. o Making effective decisions within fast-moving delivery environments. • Significant expertise in: o Designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms in production environments. o Utilizing the latest Continuous Delivery techniques for releasing operationally ready software to production. o Use of automation tooling and proficient in one of the following: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy. o Using public cloud platforms - including SaaS or PaaS offerings - to solve business problems (AWS or Azure). • Demonstrable experience in: o Using the latest container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes. o Applying configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tooling to solve business problems. DESIRABLE • Third level - or equivalent - qualification in a related discipline. • Obtained certification with a public cloud provider (AWS/Azure). • Obtained certification relating to a particular area of specialisation e.g. Kubernetes CKAD. • Experience of Cloud Native Tooling and Approaches. • Active participation in both internal and external communities of practice.# 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.At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people's lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow.Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That's why we've been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.For more information, see .

Kainos Group plc is seeking a Platform Technical Architect to lead teams in developing high-quality digital solutions on public cloud. Located in Northern Ireland, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in team leadership and the technical ability to design automated platforms. With a people-first culture, Kainos values innovative problem-solvers committed to shaping the future of technology. The role emphasizes collaboration and personal ownership, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt 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. Join us and be part of something bigger. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:As a Data Solution Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for a multi- skilled agile teams to design and deliver contemporary data solutions. You will be a quality orientated pragmatist, where you balance trade-offs to successfully deliver complex solutions. You will be viewed as an authority figure for data technology solutions, providing strong technical and thought leadership.Your responsibilities will include: Successfully implementing functional and non-functional designs Working closely with Ops and Infrastructure architects to productionise robust, resilient, and maintainable data solutions Working closely with customer architects to agree functional and non-functional designs. Advising, questioning, informing, and helping the customer in making sound solution design outcomes. Working with your peers to develop policy and standards, share knowledge and mentor those around you Managing and estimating timelines underpinning solution delivery Owning technical solution design as part of a pre-sales process Making a significant contribution to the data community and wider data capability Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You'll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems togetherMinimum (essential) requirements: Experience of leading multiple teams as the data solution architect, with ownership of a system of systems Experience in designing, building and productionising modern data-intensive applications including orchestration and operation Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies (data ingestion, transformation, storage, presentation, consumption) being able to integrate these into successful solutions Strategic design thinking experience, including problem conceptualisation, approach and roadmap definition, architecture realisation and risk management Comfortable with traditional and contemporary data warehousing concepts Experience of deploying data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks. Comfortable in one or more of Java, Scala, or Python with the ability to be 'hands on' when required We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing members of your team and wider community.Desirable: Knowledge of wider Data Architecture concepts, for example Master Data Management, Masking, Data Governance, Provenance and Lineage Experience of Technical Evaluation and product selection Comfortable with data integration techniques such as messaging, queuing, change data capture or data virtualisation# 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.At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people's lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow.Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That's why we've been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.For more information, see .

A leading technology company located in Northern Ireland is seeking a Data Solution Architect (Manager) to design and deliver innovative data solutions. You'll lead multi-skilled agile teams, focusing on implementing scalable architectures and managing team performance. Ideal candidates are proficient with tools like AWS and Azure, and possess strong leadership skills. Join us to make a real impact in the technology landscape while working in a supportive, diverse team environment.