Mid Level Software Developer 55941

Kinetic was founded in 1998 with one aim: to develop the most innovative software to help university accommodation and conferencing teams deliver the best student and customer experiences possible. Fast forward 25 years, and we are now the technology partner of choice to the world's leading universities, colleges and accommodation providers. We are ranked #1 on the APUC framework for student accommodation management, conferencing and events management, and multifunctional management systems. Our big hairy audacious goal (BHAG) is to achieve £50m net revenue by 2032 and for every person in a university to experience a Kinetic product. We supply mission-critical software for over 350 customers worldwide, and we are trusted partners to over 80% of universities in the UK! Since 2015, Kinetic has been part of the Volaris Group.

What will I be bringing to life in this role?

• Develop features across the full stack of the application, including the database, web services and front end.
• Lead a small squad of developers and QA to deliver features to a high quality.
• Review features provided by stakeholders, suggesting any changes and validate feasibility.
• Assist and provide guidance to the sales team to enable new sales.
• Work with the support team to resolve issues with customers.
• Actively suggest improvements to working practices and processes.

What will I need to hit the ground running?

Essential skills and experience you’ll need:

• Experienced in C# and .NET
• Comfortable with SQL Server, database design, development and optimisation.
• Experienced with the Angular framework and related web technologies such as HTML, CSS and TypeScript.
• Being able to work with Web API web services.
• Awareness of security issues, guidelines (OWASP) and mitigations of those issues.
• Appetite to learn and improve, keeping on top of new technology developments.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Ability to lead small teams to deliver functionality to a deadline.
• Experience working with and migrating large legacy systems.
• Experience of Azure Pipelines and MSBuild.
• Experience working with ASP.NET MVC.
• Knowledge of WCF Services.
• Experience in WinForms/WPF.
• Understanding of web accessibility and considerations around responsive web applications.
• Understanding of localisation issues when developing for multiple markets around the world.

What extras will make me thrive?

At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with extra days the longer you’re with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform - from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people-first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials - from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
• The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad - network with other talent

We’ve created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day. Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.