Department: Professional Services
Location: Milton Keynes
Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year
Description
Why Kinetic?
At Kinetic, we don’t just build software—we build the systems that power university life behind the scenes.
From student accommodation to campus events, our smart tech helps over 350 universities worldwide run smoothly, efficiently, and digitally. We’ve been around for 25+ years, and we’re still growing fast.
We’re backed by Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. That gives us the scale, stability, and global reach—without the corporate grey.
At Kinetic, You’ll Find a Team That’s
Curious by default
Big on collaboration
️ Obsessed with building better
Slightly addicted to caffeinated drinks
Our Professional Services Team brings that transformation to life. We don’t just build great products—we implement them, tailor them to each customer’s needs, and make sure everything works like magic.
Now, we’re looking for a Web Developer to join our team. You won’t be stuck in the back room coding in isolation. You’ll be right in the action—collaborating with consultants, customising front-end solutions, and helping our SaaS products land perfectly in the real world.
This is your chance to combine technical creativity with customer impact—and have a blast doing it.
Key Responsibilities
Why This Role Rocks
This isn’t a “stick to the spec” kind of job. It’s a “get stuck in, figure it out, and make it work better than anyone thought possible” kind of role.
You'll work with Professional Services Consultants, Product teams, and clients to build and configure front-end experiences that balance polished design with practical application. From custom dashboards to clever integrations, you’ll help us deliver technology that just works—beautifully.
️ What You’ll Actually Do
Bring Interfaces to Life
Build sleek, accessible, and intuitive front-end solutions using React, TypeScript, and modern web tech.
Client-Specific Front-End Config
Support tailored software installs and custom UI work that directly enhances client experiences.
Collaborate with Real Humans
Work with implementation consultants and clients to understand their needs—and turn them into interfaces people love using.
Debug, Polish & Perfect
Test, refine, and ensure front-end components work smoothly across devices and browsers.
Innovate on the Fly
Spot opportunities for smarter, reusable components and bring best practices to life.
Contribute to Standards
Help shape front-end delivery processes across the Professional Services team.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
What You’ll Need to Bring
We’re not chasing unicorns. We’re after smart, curious people who get a kick out of solving real-world problems through great design and clean code.
Must-Haves
️ Solid experience with React, JavaScript (ES6+), and CSS (or SCSS/Tailwind)
Proficiency in C#, ASP.Net, Web Forms, Web API, and .Net Core
Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with jQuery, Bootstrap, and responsive design principles
️ Strong background in SQL Server, including writing queries and stored procedures
Familiarity with REST APIs and how to integrate them
Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments
A strong instinct for UX and interface consistency
Ability to create comprehensive client-facing specifications
Experience deploying code to both on-prem and hosted platform
Knowledge of version control systems like Git, and platforms like Bitbucket or GitHub
Bonus Points For
Experience with TypeScript
️ Background in SaaS or software implementation
Knowledge of component libraries or building reusable UI elements
Experience with AI tools or integrations
Portfolio or examples of work? We’d love to see them!
Job Benefits
What You’ll Get from Us Real projects from Day 1—you’ll be making an impact
Mentorship and structured learning to build your QA skills
Annual bonus tied to team performance
Flexpot benefits: tailor perks like healthcare, gym memberships, and tech
️ 25 days’ holiday + bank hols + 2 wellbeing days + 1 charity day
Paid Christmas shutdown
Hybrid working with all the tools you need (dual monitors, breakfast, great coffee)
Team socials, gaming nights, quizzes, and spontaneous snack drops
Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to be able to offer sponsorship for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr