Senior Engineering Lead

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.

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.

As a Lead Senior Engineer, 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. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of campus technology and make a real impact, one smart solution at a time.

You will play a pivotal role in modernising our engineering practices, embedding quality at every stage, and championing a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with the VP of Engineering, you’ll help define and implement the technical strategy whilst mentoring the team to deliver elite-level performance.

• 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 & Mentoring:
  Mentor, guide, and support team members in both personal and technical growth. Provide actionable feedback and development opportunities to enhance team performance and career progression. Foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety.
• Code & Architecture Oversight:
  Lead code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards and ensure consistency across projects. Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Quality Ownership:
  Take ownership of the team’s quality output, embedding robust practices for testing, code quality, and system reliability. Drive initiatives to automate regression testing and shift towards exploratory testing approaches.
• Architectural Excellence:
  Design and implement solutions based on CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and Event Bus architecture, with a strong focus on AWS environments and publish/subscribe models. Make pragmatic architectural decisions that balance innovation with delivery.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure software quality from the initial stages of development through to production.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive technical excellence initiatives, identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the development lifecycle, and champion practices that improve developer productivity and satisfaction.
• AI & Innovation:
  Stay at the forefront of AI-assisted development, evaluating and implementing tools that amplify team capabilities. Lead by example in adopting and championing new technologies.

• 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 & Mentoring:
  Mentor, guide, and support team members in both personal and technical growth. Provide actionable feedback and development opportunities to enhance team performance and career progression.…