Senior Engineering Team Leader

Overview

Kinetic Milton Keynes, England, United KingdomAt 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. 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.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.Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineering Team Lead, you’ll be hands-on with code, lead architectural decisions, and drive innovation from within the team. You’ll shape the future of campus tech and make a real impact with smart solutions.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 and Architecture Oversight: Lead code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards and ensure consistency across projects.Quality Assurance: Own 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 with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure software quality from the initial stages of development.Required Skills and Experience

Essential Skills

– 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, with 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 and Integration Testing; CI/CD Pipeline Development; 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.Database Experience

– MS SQL Server (SQL); MongoDB (NoSQL); Docker.Compensation and Benefits

£65,000 - £75,000 / year25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with extra days the longer you’re with usEnhanced pension contributionsTwo paid wellbeing days per yearTwo paid days per year for volunteering or sustainability projectsSalary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual health check and flexible benefits platformPerformance-related bonus scheme and regular socialsOpportunities to attend group conferences, away days, and learning forumsOther information

Location: Milton KeynesEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingWe’re an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all ..... full job details .....