Jobs at Kainos

Design and apply security architecture for cloud and software solutions. Embed security practices into Agile delivery, assess existing systems, recommend mitigations, mentor engineers, lead small teams, and support security testing, CI/CD security and compliance with standards.

Lead technical design and delivery of advanced AI solutions (ML, generative and agentic AI), drive adoption of modern AI engineering and cloud-native architectures, ensure responsible AI practices, mentor and manage a small team, and liaise with clients to translate business needs into production-grade, secure AI systems.

Define and implement a cloud security framework across Azure, AWS and SaaS; deploy automated security controls and tooling; create detection and incident response playbooks; collaborate with SOC, GRC and IT to operationalise controls; support compliance (ISO27001, SOC2, NCSC) and guide developers and junior engineers on secure practices.

Lead secure design and review of cloud platforms and services, advise Agile teams on security best practices, test software/infrastructure security, mentor and manage staff, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations across public, healthcare, defence, and commercial projects.

Lead presales, GTM and demand-generation for Cyber & AI Security. Own proposals and pipeline, coordinate architects and engineers, manage partner (Microsoft) engagement, convert delivery into case studies, and feed market signals into Product and Services.

Client-facing presales consultant who shapes credible digital solutions, leads technical input into bids, runs workshops/demos/proofs-of-concept, and partners with sales, delivery and engineering to ensure commercially viable, deliverable proposals and reusable sales assets.

As a Data Architect, you'll lead traditional data architecture practices, provide technical guidance, manage a team, and engage with clients.

Technical leader responsible for test strategy, design and implementation of automated, manual, and non-functional tests. Ensures test coverage across application layers, configures CI tooling, mentors and manages a small team, liaises with customers and stakeholders, and drives quality throughout agile delivery.

Lead technology and AI strategy for the AI Business Solutions practice, focusing on Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Microsoft AI. Define architecture, governance, repeatable Copilot/agent patterns, and technical standards; engage C-suite customers and Microsoft; drive capability investment, IP/accelerators, and senior technical capability development to scale commercially viable AI solutions.

Lead multi-skilled agile teams to design, build and productionise modern data solutions. Own technical architecture, collaborate with infrastructure and customer architects, define functional and non-functional designs, mentor staff, estimate delivery timelines, contribute to data community and support pre-sales technical solutioning.

Provide commercial legal advice for IT-sector contracts; draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, partner, SaaS and software licensing agreements; support bids/tenders; identify and mitigate legal/commercial risk; improve templates and governance; and manage and coach junior team members.

Lead design and delivery of Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform solutions: run discovery workshops, translate requirements, design configuration-first solutions, build workflows, support testing, data migration, training and implementation, and mentor junior consultants while managing stakeholder relationships and project dependencies.

The Presales Consultant will analyze business needs, demonstrate Adaptive Insights products, lead discovery calls, and collaborate with the sales team to create impactful presentations for potential FP&A customers.

Configure and deliver enterprise Workday solutions (primarily Recruitment and/or Benefits). Gather and translate customer requirements, lead workshops, perform hands-on configuration, support consulting and application management services, meet SLAs, maintain confidentiality, advise on process improvements, and travel regionally to customer sites as needed.

As a Product Consultant, you will lead agile teams, manage backlogs, facilitate workshops, and drive product delivery in the defence sector.

Lead Workday Financial Reporting and Accounting workstreams: design, configure and deliver advanced/matrix/composite reports, dashboards and analytics. Advise customers, mentor junior staff, support application management and meet SLAs while ensuring quality, confidentiality and client-focused delivery.

Partner with clients to design, configure and deliver AI-enabled Sana learning and knowledge solutions. Lead discovery, implementation, adoption and optimisation, bridging business and technical teams to drive measurable outcomes and long-term customer value.

Support productionising AI/ML solutions for Workday products under senior guidance. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy, monitor, and maintain models using cloud, containerisation, and MLOps practices while following responsible AI and data privacy guidelines.

Support delivery of AI/ML solutions for Workday products by applying statistical and machine learning methods, building models and visualisations, assisting deployment alongside engineers, and collaborating with senior team members to learn and deliver on client projects.

Lead and deliver user research for UK defence projects, applying qualitative and quantitative methods. Create research plans, run workshops, coach and manage a small team, influence stakeholders, and ensure user-centred service design across the organisation.