Kioni Talent

About the Company

Kioni Talent helps high-growth companies build best in class technology teams -- fast.

We partner with start-ups and scaleups across the UK, US, and Europe to deliver highly vetted talent across engineering, product, and sales. Our model is flexible: we work through embedded partnerships, retained search, and strategic hiring support -- all shaped around the needs of each business.

Founded on over a decade of experience, Kioni was built to solve the challenges founders, CTOs, and talent leaders face when scaling teams: lack of quality, poor communication, and misaligned priorities. We change that through deep understanding, precision hiring, and a hands-on approach.

The result? Fewer CVs. Stronger matches. Better teams.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Kioni Talent

Job Title

Python Software Engineer – Hybrid (3 days per week, London) – Up to £90K

Job Description

Job title: Python Software Engineer Role Summary: Back‑end engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable Python services for a fast‑growing SaaS platform. Works closely with product, front‑end, and operations teams to deliver feature updates, improve performance, and ensure reliability throughout the product lifecycle. Expectations: * Hybrid engagement – 3 days in‑office, remaining remote. * Deliver clean, well‑tested code and adhere to engineering best practices. * Actively participate in architecture, tooling, and process discussions. * Communicate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Architect and implement robust back‑end services using Django or FastAPI. 2. Design and expose RESTful APIs and model well‑structured SQL/PostgreSQL schemas. 3. Write comprehensive unit/integration tests and maintain test coverage. 4. Collaborate with Product and Front‑end teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. 5. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability as user base grows. 6. Participate in code reviews, contribute to coding standards, and mentor junior developers. 7. Engage in continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices. Required Skills: * Proficiency in Python and experience building applications with Django or FastAPI. * Deep understanding of RESTful API design, HTTP standards, and database modelling (SQL, PostgreSQL). * Solid grasp of test‑driven development and familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest). * Version control expertise (Git) and experience with branching, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines. * Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and related services. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills in an agile environment. Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * No specific certifications required; familiarity with cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

17-11-2025

Company Name

Kioni Talent

Job Title

Graduate / Junior Software Engineer – Mission-Led Start-Up – £35k–£50k + Benefits

Job Description

**Job title** Graduate / Junior Full‑Stack Software Engineer **Role Summary** Entry‑level, full‑stack engineer working across frontend (React, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS) and backend (AWS) in a rapidly scaling mission‑led startup. Responsible for delivering new features, maintaining existing code, and adopting best practices under guidance of senior engineers. **Expectations** - Deliver functional, clean, and maintainable code on schedule. - Show eagerness to learn and improve technical and product decisions. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve high‑quality releases. - Demonstrate growth mindset and adapt to a fast‑changing product roadmap. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design, develop, and deploy frontend components using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. 2. Implement backend logic and API integrations on AWS services. 3. Refactor and troubleshoot legacy code to improve reliability and performance. 4. Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews. 5. Contribute to product and technical discussions, suggesting process and architecture improvements. **Required Skills** - Strong foundation in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, etc.). - Practical experience with modern web technologies (React, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS). - Basic understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS. - Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. - Ability to write clean, well‑documented code and perform peer reviews. - Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities. **Required Education & Certifications** - STEM degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Evidence of passion for tech through personal projects, internships, hackathons, or open‑source contributions. ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

17-11-2025