The role of Lead Full Stack Engineer at Kinetic Solutions involves being at the forefront of user-centred design and iterative development within a highly agile, cross-functional environment. The position requires expertise in full stack development, with a particular focus on React, in a cloud-native setting. As the lead engineer within the commercial product stream, the role is responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Commercial Product and lead a small team of engineers, fostering a professional and driven culture where individuals take pride in their work and ownership of their projects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
Lead and mentor a small team of engineers, providing guidance and ensuring that high standards are maintained.
Software Development:
Oversee full stack development, focusing on delivering user-friendly, secure, and responsive web applications using React and other modern technologies.
Collaboration:
Work closely with product owners, back-end developers, and designers to ensure that both front-end and back-end functionality integrate seamlessly.
Product Roadmaps:
Ensure that the team adheres to product roadmaps, efficiently planning and implementing solutions that meet business timelines.
Quality and Scalability:
Ensure that code is clean, efficient, secure, and scalable, and that development aligns with best practices.
Problem Solving:
Identify and resolve performance and security issues creatively, while pre-empting potential problems.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Customer Focus:
A strong commitment to delivering solutions that meet customer needs, with the customer at the heart of the development process.
Technical Proficiency:
Extensive experience in React and full stack development, with a strong understanding of common security issues.
Leadership and Mentoring:
The ability to lead a technical team, providing mentoring and support to junior members.
Planning and Organisation:
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage both personal and team workloads effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
Attention to Detail:
A meticulous approach to development, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the process.
Problem Solving:
Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address potential issues proactively.
Collaboration:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with micro frontend architectures, C# or Golang, and developing software within a cloud infrastructure.
Benefits
Kinetic Solutions offers an outstanding benefits package that emphasises well-being, personal growth, and sustainability. Here are some of the most attractive benefits:
- Carbon Offsetting – Become Carbon Neutral from Day One: One of the most unique and impactful benefits is Kinetic's commitment to sustainability. From your very first day, Kinetic offsets your entire carbon footprint, both personally and professionally. This means that every employee becomes a carbon-neutral human being upon joining the company. It's a powerful statement about the company's dedication to a greener future and a fantastic perk for anyone passionate about environmental sustainability.
- Generous Annual Leave and Well-being Days: You start with 25 days of holiday, which increases up to 30 days over time. On top of this, you get two well-being days per year to recharge, plus the option to buy or sell holiday days to suit your lifestyle.
- Community Focus: Kinetic also gives you an extra paid day each year to dedicate to community service, charity work, or conservation efforts, allowing you to make a difference both inside and outside of work.
- Flexible Benefits: With a £450 Flexpot (increasing with service), you can customise your benefits to fit your needs, whether that's through healthcare plans, digital vouchers, or various subscriptions. Plus, there are many more options available through the company's benefits portal.
- Pension and Life Assurance: The company offers a 5% pension contribution and life assurance that scales with your length of service, ensuring your future is well taken care of.
This role not only offers the chance to lead in a dynamic and growing company but also allows you to enjoy a well-rounded and thoughtful benefits package that supports your personal, professional, and environmental well-being.