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At Kainos we surround ourselves with positive and ambitious individuals who have a passion for IT services and technologies – and the drive, skills and innovation to apply these to real customer challenges.  Every day you will have opportunities to help clients optimise their business, enter new markets and turn ideas into reality – with the full support and resources of Kainos behind you.

If your career goals include working with talented people, handling challenging assignments and working across a range of industries, you are seeking the same opportunities that have brought many of the best and brightest to Kainos.

Here are our Current Vacancies


Assistant Legal Counsel (Maternity cover)
Reference: ALC 02/12
Location: Belfast
Contract basis: Fixed term (Maternity cover)
Hours of work: Full-time (although a 4 day week may be considered)
Closing Date: 02/03/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Kainos requires an IT/Commercial lawyer to join the Company’s legal team to provide maternity cover for approximately nine months. The ideal candidate for the role will possess general legal skills to support multiple business areas and activities. Areas of responsibility will include drafting, negotiating and reviewing IT contracts and software licences and support agreements and will include advising on general commercial, intellectual property, general corporate law and employment law. There may be some travel required as part of the role.

The ideal candidate for the role will have at least 5 years of post qualification experience in general commercial/corporate law gained within a well regarded law firm or corporate legal department, although all candidates with demonstrable ability to fulfill the role will of course be considered.

IT/Commercial experience is preferred and any experience of employment law would also be advantageous but is not essential. Specific areas of experience will include:

  • Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Familiarity within some or all of the following areas of law: general commercial/corporate law, IT/IP law to include drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating IT and/or commercial contracts and employment law.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and word processing skills.
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Infrastructure Services Engineers
Reference: ISE 0212
Location: Belfast (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently seeking Infrastructure Services Engineers to provide professional infrastructure services both to our customers and within Kainos, using predominantly Intel, Microsoft and Autonomy technologies. Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, and will have 2 years experience of installing and supporting corporate server systems and networks.

Experience/capabilities will include:

  • Knowledge and understanding of current infrastructure technologies, e.g. client, server, Internet, networking, security, virtualisation, hosting, IaaS.
  • A high level of initiative and the aptitude to work productively and efficiently.
  • Strong problem-solving, time-management and communication skills.
  • Aptitude for working within a team environment and with customers, internal and external.
Although not essential, the following would be an advantage:

  • Experience of designing, installing and supporting corporate server systems and networks.
  • Experience of technical pre-sales activities, including tender responses.
  • Strong, experiential knowledge and understanding of any of the following technologies: SharePoint, Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Windows Server, ISA Server, SQL server, IIS, VMware, Oracle, Cisco routers, Autonomy Product Suite (including IDOL, Meridio, Liquid Office, TeleForm).
  • Professional industry certifications.
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Senior Infrastructure Services Engineer
Reference: SISE 02/12
Location: Belfast (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

The successful applicant will work as part of our Infrastructure Services team to design, implement and support solutions that are secure, scalable and resilient, and enhance our Service Desk support offerings, fielding problems of medium to high complexity.

Candidates must have at least 3 years experience of deploying and supporting corporate grade IT solutions and will, ideally, be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline. Expected attributes and skills include:

  • Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of a range of current infrastructure technologies with a preference for Windows Server platforms, network device configuration, virtualisation, enterprise storage solutions, corporate IT security and enterprise management/monitoring solutions
  • Experience of designing, deploying and supporting infrastructure solutions of a medium/high complexity
  • A high level of initiative and the aptitude to work productively and efficiently
Although not essential, the following will be considered advantageous:

  • Experience, knowledge and understanding of any of the following in a corporate environment: The Autonomy Product Suite (including IDOL, Meridio, Liquid Office, TeleForm), SharePoint Server, Dynamics CRM, SQL Server, Exchange Server, IIS, Forefront TMG, Microsoft Cluster Services, load balancing, Cisco IOS, IaaS, mobile technologies including tablets, Linux, automated software deployment, enterprise backup solutions, PowerShell scripting
  • Experience of technical pre-sales activities, including preparation of tender responses
  • Professional industry certifications
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Autonomy Product Specialists
Reference: ASP 0212
Location: Belfast or London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

As we grow our Autonomy Centre of Excellence we wish to recruit Autonomy Product Specialists to provide specialist product consultancy across a range of Autonomy products. Key skills include:

  • In depth Pre / Post sales consulting experience in one or more Autonomy Products such as IDOL, Autonomy RM, Introspect, ECA, ACA, TeamSite, Virage, LiquidOffice, Teleforms
  • Ability to design and deliver information management solutions based on Autonomy products
  • Experience of Autonomy APIs and integration of Autonomy products into customer LOB applications
  • Experience of deploying Autonomy products within a SharePoint environment
  • Strong communication skills up to senior levels in organisations. Ability to manage customer and supplier expectations
Take a look at the full job description for more information

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Delivery Manager
Reference: DM 0212
Location: London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Responsible for directing and leading project managers in delivering business solutions that meet client needs whilst developing team members and achieving targeted profit margins. Will develop senior client relationships, handle client issues and seek innovative ways of bringing profitable new business to Kainos. Will act as Programme Manager as required and ensure that all projects meet Kainos quality standards.

Acting as Programme Manager as required, the Delivery Manager will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, to budget and fit for purpose, whilst meeting Kainos quality and project management standards. The Delivery Manager is also responsible for contract and commercial terms. The Delivery Manager is responsible for managing and motivating team members and leading by example. There will also be a significant pre-sales and business development aspect to the role.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with a minimum of 10 years experience in a relevant commercial environment and at least 6 years demonstrable success in a programme management role. Experience will include:

  • Evidence of ability to take full accountability for commercial relationships with major clients
  • Proven negotiation and influencing skills
  • Proven business development capability
  • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
  • Developing and managing sound client relationships and good knowledge of at least one industry vertical (e.g. Financial Services).
  • Broad technology experience covering a wide range of environments and architectures plus a sound awareness of technology trends.
  • Strong commercial awareness and sound understanding of project dynamics.
  • Programme and project management disciplines and quality standards.
A high level of flexibility is required, including willingness to work away from home base.

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HCM Managing Consultant
Reference: HCMM 0212
Location: London and Belfast (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Kainos is a thriving technology company with particular expertise in three core markets - healthcare, financial services and public sector. We harness and optimise best-in-class solutions to address our customers’ specific needs and we have particular expertise in portal, mobile and cloud technologies. In line with our growing ambitions in cloud computing we are now building a strong partnership with Workday Software Inc. one of the fastest growing software companies in the world and specialists in cloud based HCM solution. As part of this initiative we have identified need for experienced HCM consultants to help grow and shape this exciting new venture for Kainos. With a strong background in HCM consulting, the successful candidates will have a proven track record which will include the following:

  • Minimum of 5 years Consulting experience
  • In depth knowledge of Human Capital Management, with areas of expertise in at least three of the following functional areas: HCM business process, recruiting, absence management, compensation, performance management, benefits, payroll processing, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable or procurement
  • Experience of leading engagements for technology-enabled HR business solutions
Take a look at the full job description for more information.

HCM Senior Consultant
Reference: HCMC 0212
Location: London and Belfast (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Kainos is a thriving technology company with particular expertise in three core markets - healthcare, financial services and public sector. We harness and optimise best-in-class solutions to address our customers’ specific needs and we have particular expertise in portal, mobile and cloud technologies. In line with our growing ambitions in cloud computing we are now building a strong partnership with Workday Software Inc. one of the fastest growing software companies in the world and specialists in cloud based HCM solution. As part of this initiative we have identified need for experienced HCM consultants to help grow and shape this exciting new venture for Kainos. With a strong background in HCM consulting, the successful candidates will have a proven track record which will include the following:

  • Minimum of 5 years Consulting experience
  • In depth knowledge of Human Capital Management, with areas of expertise in at least three of the following functional areas: HCM business process, recruiting, absence management, compensation, performance management, benefits, payroll processing, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable or procurement
  • Experience of leading engagements for technology-enabled HR business solutions
Take a look at the full job description for more information.

Project Manager (Belfast and Dublin)
Reference: PM 0212
Location: Belfast and Dublin
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager to proactively manage and lead teams in delivering viable, quality solutions which meet client needs. The emphasis is on making things happen in the client’s organisation, delivering return on investment and managing joint client/Kainos teams of technical and business clients.

The following would be an advantage:

  • Experience of delivering high-end records management solutions encompassing workflow and imaging
  • Knowledge of the Autonomy suite of products; K2/BlackPearl, MOSS/SharePoint 2010 and Kofax Ascent
  • PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification
  • Experience of a variety of project delivery methods (waterfall, agile etc)
  • Experience of managing distributed teams
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience of working with both public and private sector clients.

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Project Manager (London)
Reference: PM 0212
Location: London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager to proactively manage the interaction between Kainos and its existing customers, with a focus on engagement with the customer and building trusted relationships.

With the ability to manage all aspects involved in the delivery of a solution in a complex, high-risk and pressurised environment, responsibilities will include scoping, requirements gathering, managing the project, business development and managing a delivery team.

The following would also be advantageous:

  • PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification
  • Experience of a variety of project delivery methods (waterfall, agile etc)
  • Experience of managing distributed teams
Take a look at the full job description for more information.

Senior Software Engineers
Reference: SSE 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast, Dublin and Gdansk (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least 3 year's post-graduate experience and have experience of delivery and implementation of major components for complex solutions, providing the technical lead to other software engineers.

Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Industry Experience: Finance, Healthcare or Government
  • Design Methodologies: UML or Agile
  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP/Spring, JavaScript/jQuery
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, SharePoint, TRIM, or Documentum), Web Content Management (e.g., Alterian/MediaSurface or SharePoint), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., Autonomy LiquidOffice, K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow), Scanning (e.g., Autonomy Teleform or Kofax) or MS Dynamics CRM would be an advantage.

Flexibility is required, including willingness to work away from home base.

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Senior Support Engineers
Reference: SSUP 0212
Location: Belfast (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

These roles are specifically 3rd and 4th line support roles and typically involve a high degree of development expertise. A significant proportion of a Senior Support Engineer’s time will involve taking a lead role in designing and implementing new functionality for our existing clients as well as resolving complex incidents.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least three years post-graduate experience in software development, implementation and support, and the ability to communicate at both a business and technical level. Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP e.g. Spring, JavaScript
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
  • Service Management: Service Management process awareness or ITIL awareness/qualification
  • Industry Experience: Finance, Government, or Third Sector
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, TRIM, or Documentum), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow) or Enterprise Integration (WebSphere MQ/Message Broker, BizTalkor Tibco) would be an advantage.

Flexibility is required, including willingness to work away from home base.

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Senior Consultants
Reference: SC 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast, Dublin & London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting for Senior Consultants who will deliver small to medium sized specialist assignments which achieve business benefit and may evolve into projects for Kainos. Working closely with the client, this role requires an experienced consultant with a strong business background and excellent interpersonal skills.

A Senior Consultant is expected to be able to plan their time and work with the extended project team to ensure the specification of requirements and the delivery of the solution within agreed project deadlines. Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least 4 year’s experience in a relevant commercial or technical environment, of which at least 3 years will be in a consulting role. EDRM experience is desirable, along with experience in other business applications environments, e.g. CRM, BPM.

With at least one consulting specialism and the adaptability to embrace new disciplines, the successful candidate will have a strong track-record which will include the following:

  • Strong consulting background and demonstrable Business and IT aptitude
  • Experience of at least one major business vertical (e.g. Health, Financial Services, Government).
  • Broad business & technology understanding & a good awareness of industry.
  • Experience of working with at least 2 major clients & building strong client relationships.
  • Experience of creating and working to project plans and leading small teams.
  • Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics.
  • Supporting Sales teams to ascertain project scope and high level requirements.
A high level of flexibility is required, including willingness to travel to customer sites.

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Evolve Product Specialist
Reference: EPS 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast, Dublin & London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting Evolve Product Specialists to help us deploy Evolve - Kainos’ flagship solution for NHS Trusts. Responsibilities will include product consultancy, facilitation of customer workshops to gather requirements for product configuration and onsite technical assistance to clients. Senior Technical Consultants will be responsible the design of additional elements of the solution including integration to third party products.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least 4 year’s experience in a relevant commercial or technical environment, of which at least 3 years will be in a technical consulting role. Experience to include:

  • Advocacy and evangelism of an enterprise software product
  • Leadership of technical or consulting elements of a project
  • Successful engagement with customers and appropriate application of technical solutions to their requirements
  • Experience and/or awareness of relevant technical specialisms such as Enterprise Content Management and Information Management including scanning and workflow
  • Specific product experience in Autonomy Records Management, Autonomy IDOL, Autonomy LiquidOffice or Autonomy Teleform or equivalent products
  • Broad understanding of business and technology and good knowledge of the Health industry.
  • Experience of pre-sales including estimation and production of bid documentation.
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SharePoint Consultants
Reference: SPC 0212
Location: Belfast or London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

As we grow Microsoft SharePoint Practice we wish to recruit SharePoint Consultant(s). The successful candidate(s) will have existing skills in one or more Autonomy Products and will be willing to travel throughout UK and Ireland.

Key skills include:

  • In-depth knowledge of SharePoint 2007 and 2010 platforms
  • Strong understanding of WCM and EDRM principles and practices
  • Ability to configure and customise SharePoint features to fit customer requirements
  • Knowledge of SharePoint branding practices
  • Knowledge of complementary technologies such as K2, Nintex, KnowledgeLake, Kofax
  • Experience of FAST search implementation would be advantageous
  • Background in .NET development would be advantageous
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Software Engineers
Reference: SE 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast and Gdansk (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 2902/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, experienced in software design, development and implementation, with the ability to communicate at both a business and technical level. Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Industry Experience: Finance, Healthcare or Government
  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP, JavaScript
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
Software Engineers should have at least one year's post-graduate experience, with expertise in two or more phases of the project life cycle.

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Solution Architects
Reference: SA 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast, London, Dublin & Gdansk (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. Specific areas where experience is desirable include:

  • Enterprise Architecture in a J2EE or .NET environment
  • Message-oriented middleware
  • Business Process Management/Workflow
  • Enterprise Integration and SOA
  • Strong working knowledge of RDBMS and ORM technologies
  • Solution operation and management
  • Security
  • System performance analysis and capacity planning
  • Experience of Requirements Management
  • Leading technical pre-sales activities including estimation and production of bid documentation
Of particular interest are proven delivery experience in the following areas:

  • Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics CRM solution experience
  • Autonomy Suite of Products
  • Web Content Management in Alterian or MS SharePoint environments
  • Rich Internet Application Technologies: AJAX, SilverLight, HTML5
  • Leading Agile Delivery
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Support Engineers
Reference: SUP 0212
Location: Belfast
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

The Kainos Support Services Team comprises over 70 skilled support analysts, experienced in the support and development of diverse applications and infrastructure, utilising mature, proven incident management processes.

These roles are specifically 3rd and 4th line support roles and typically involve a high degree of development expertise. A significant proportion of a Support Engineer’s time will be spent designing and implementing new functionality for our existing clients.

Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP e.g. Spring, JavaScript
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
  • Service Management: Service Management process awareness or ITIL awareness/qualification
  • Industry Experience: Finance, Government, or Third Sector
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, TRIM, or Documentum), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow) or Enterprise Integration (WebSphere MQ/Message Broker, BizTalkor Tibco) would be an advantage.

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Technical Architects
Reference: TA 0212
Location: Opportunities available in Belfast, Dublin, Gdansk & London (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form if you are applying for Belfast based roles) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting Technical Architects to design and deliver quality technical solutions providing strong technical leadership. These diverse and challenging roles will involve leading the delivery of technical services and thought leadership to our major clients, and providing pre-sales technical and consultative support to the sales team.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Specific areas where experience is desirable include:

  • Proven J2EE and/or Microsoft .NET Design and Application Architecture
  • Enterprise Integration and Message-oriented middleware
  • Web Service technologies (SOAP, REST)
  • Business Process Management/Workflow
  • Strong working knowledge of RDBMS and ORM technologies
  • Solution operation and management
  • Security
  • System performance analysis and capacity planning
  • Experience of Requirements Management
  • Experience of the pre-sales process including estimation and production of bid documentation
Of particular interest are skills in the following areas:

  • Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics CRM solution experience
  • Autonomy Suite of Products
  • Web Content Management in Alterian or MS SharePoint environments
  • Rich Internet Application Technologies: AJAX, SilverLight, HTML5
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Vacancies in Derry / Londonderry

Kainos is continuing its global expansion programme and opening new offices in Northern Ireland. With a number of exciting job opportunities available, NOW is the right time to be part of this innovative, fast growing success story. The roles for which we are recruiting are:


Software Engineers
Reference: D/SE 02/12
Location: L'Derry (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, experienced in software design, development and implementation, with the ability to communicate at both a business and technical level. Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Industry Experience: Finance, Healthcare or Government
  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP, JavaScript
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
Software Engineers should have at least one year's post-graduate experience, with expertise in two or more phases of the project life cycle.

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Senior Support Engineers
Reference: D/SSUP 02/12
Location: L'Derry
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting Senior Support Engineers to provide a professional support service to Kainos clients, to ensure high quality, flexible and responsive service.

The Kainos Support Services Team comprises over 70 skilled support analysts, experienced in the support and development of diverse applications and infrastructure, utilising mature, proven incident management processes. These roles are specifically 3rd and 4th line support roles and typically involve a high degree of development expertise. A significant proportion of a Senior Support Engineer’s time will involve taking a lead role in designing and implementing new functionality for our existing clients as well as resolving complex incidents.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least three years post-graduate experience in software development, implementation and support, and the ability to communicate at both a business and technical level. Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP e.g. Spring, JavaScript
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
  • Service Management: Service Management process awareness or ITIL awareness/qualification
  • Industry Experience: Finance, Government, or Third Sector
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, TRIM, or Documentum), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow) or Enterprise Integration (WebSphere MQ/Message Broker, BizTalkor Tibco) would be an advantage.

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Client Services Manager
Reference: D/CSM 02/12
Location: L'Derry (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

We are currently recruiting for Client Services Managers, to manage our support clients. Responsibilities will include ongoing service management, managing a team of support engineers, effectively deploying skills to ensure all SLA metrics are met, service reporting, managing finances, managing the transition of projects from the development environment into support and project managing minor development. A key aspect of the role is managing the interfaces between Kainos, clients and third parties, possibly spending substantial time on clients’ sites to build relationships and enhance business opportunities for Kainos.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level with a minimum of 5 years experience in a development environment and at least 1 year in a team-lead role with customer-facing and commercial responsibilities. Service management qualifications would be an advantage. With a strong background in a commercial support and a good understanding of the service management, experience will include:

  • At least one significant business application environment (e.g. CRM, eBusiness, ERP, etc).
  • Working closely with a client and building sound client relationships.
  • Helping create and work to project plans together with handling change controls.
  • Adhering to project management disciplines and quality standards.
  • Managing and motivating team members and leading by example.
  • Service level management and contract negotiation.
Candidates should also display commercial awareness and understanding of project and support service dynamics, and demonstrable awareness of the business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered.

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Senior Software Engineers
Reference: D/SSE 02/12
Location: L'Derry (travel required throughout UK/Ireland/Europe)
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, with at least 3 years post-graduate experience and have experience of delivery and implementation of major components for complex solutions, providing the technical lead to other software engineers.

Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Industry Experience: Finance, Healthcare or Government
  • Design Methodologies: UML or Agile
  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP/Spring, JavaScript/jQuery
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, SharePoint, TRIM, or Documentum), Web Content Management (e.g., Alterian/MediaSurface or SharePoint), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., Autonomy LiquidOffice, K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow), Scanning (e.g., Autonomy Teleform or Kofax) or MS Dynamics CRM would be an advantage.

Flexibility is required, including willingness to work away from home base.

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Support Engineers
  Reference: D/SUP 02/12
Location: L'Derry
Closing Date: 29/02/2012
How to apply: Send your CV (along with the equal opportunities form) to careers@kainos.com before 5pm on the closing date, stating clearly the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

The Kainos Support Services Team comprises over 70 skilled support analysts, experienced in the support and development of diverse applications and infrastructure, utilising mature, proven incident management processes.

These roles are specifically 3rd and 4th line support roles and typically involve a high degree of development expertise. A significant proportion of a Support Engineer’s time will be spent designing and implementing new functionality for our existing clients.

Demonstrable awareness of business and operational environments into which solutions have been delivered is essential, along with the following:

  • Operating Systems: Windows or Linux or Sun Solaris
  • Programming Framework & Languages: .NET/C#/ASP.NET, J2EE/Java/JSP e.g. Spring, JavaScript
  • J2EE Application Servers: IBM WebSphere, JBoss
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
  • Other: XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, Unit Test Frameworks (e.g., JUnit/NUnit)
  • Service Management: Service Management process awareness or ITIL awareness/qualification
  • Industry Experience: Finance, Government, or Third Sector
Experience of EDRM technology (e.g., Meridio, TRIM, or Documentum), Business Intelligence/Reporting (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, SQL Server Reporting or Business Objects), BPM (e.g., K2.Net, Tibco or WebSphere Process/Workflow) or Enterprise Integration (WebSphere MQ/Message Broker, BizTalkor Tibco) would be an advantage.

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Working at Kainos you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working and family friendly policies, coupled with guided induction and mentoring to help you succeed and develop in your chosen career.

If you are looking for an exciting career with a progressive, multiple award-winning, IT solutions company, get in touch with us today.