Kato careers

Who are we?

We’re Kato, a rapidly growing PropTech startup on a mission to revolutionise the way commercial real estate works. Backed by top-tier VCs and industry experts, we’ve developed a cutting-edge platform that’s transforming commercial property transactions across the UK and beyond. With a strong presence in the market and an ambitious global expansion strategy, we’re just getting started and we want YOU to be a part of this exciting journey. If you’re driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Role overview:

We’re looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our high-energy team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in the growth of Kato, identifying new business opportunities, qualifying prospects, and supporting the sales team to build a robust pipeline. Your work will directly impact the company’s ability to scale, and you'll be at the forefront of bringing our innovative platform to new customers.

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Lead Generation & Prospecting:

• Proactively research and prospect new potential customers in the commercial real estate market.
• Use a combination of email outreach, calls, and social selling to generate interest and build relationships.
• Qualify leads to determine their fit for Kato’s platform and sales readiness.
  

🎯 Pipeline Development:

• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to align efforts, ensuring that prospects move efficiently through the sales funnel.
• Create targeted outreach campaigns to engage decision-makers and drive interest in our platform.
  

🎯 Customer Discovery & Qualification:

• Conduct discovery calls to understand prospect pain points and needs.
• Identify key stakeholders and assess their potential for long-term partnerships with Kato.
• Set up meetings with Account Executives to advance qualified leads.
  

🎯 CRM Management:

• Maintain and update all lead and prospect data in HubSpot to ensure smooth handoff and follow-up processes.
• Track and report on KPIs such as outreach activity, lead conversion, and sales progression.
  

🎯 Collaboration & Feedback:

• Work closely with the sales team to strategise on best approaches for specific prospects and industries.
• Provide valuable feedback to the marketing team on campaign performance and areas for improvement.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas to improve the sales process.
  

What we’re looking for:

We believe in finding talent over a specific set of qualifications, so if you’re eager to grow and have a passion for sales, we’d love to hear from you!

You’ll be great for this role if you have:

• Proven experience in an outbound sales, business development, or similar role. This role will not be suitable for Inbound only sales people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A growth mindset with a hunger for learning and improving.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple prospects at once.
• Familiarity with CRM software (HubSpot is a plus).
• A passion for building relationships and making a tangible impact on business growth.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary & commision
• 25 days annual leave + additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies.
• Comprehensive healthcare package (including dental & optical care).
• Regular training and professional development to help you grow in your career.
• Option for 2 days of remote work per week to balance work and life.
• Casual dress code – bring your authentic self to work!
• A vibrant office environment with free snacks and drinks, plus regular team events (summer parties, Christmas celebrations, and more).
  
  

Why Kato? At Kato, we’re building the future of commercial real estate and want you to be part of that journey. If you’re excited about making an impact, working with a dynamic team, and growing your career in a thriving industry, this is the place for you.

If you’re ready to join us and contribute to our mission, apply today!

Who are we?

We’re Kato – a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionize commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing!

Role overview:

We’re looking for a Product Designer to be a key player in our design team. You’ll work closely with a Product Manager and Tech Lead during the discovery phase to shape solutions and bring them to life through exceptional design execution. As a member of the “holy trinity,” you’ll play an integral part in both the ideation and delivery phases. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate about creating beautiful, user-centric experiences that align with business objectives.

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 User Journey Mapping & Prototyping:

• Produce user journey maps, user flows, and prototypes to visualise user experiences and interaction patterns.
• Participate in user research interviews to gather insights that will guide design decisions.
  

🎯 Design System Contribution:

• Contribute to and help maintain our Design System, ensuring it aligns with Kato’s brand guidelines and provides consistency across all platforms.
  

🎯 UI Consistency & Excellence:

• Uphold a high standard of user experience, ensuring a seamless, intuitive interface across the entire product.
• Help maintain UI consistency and polish throughout the application.
  

🎯 Visually Stunning UI Creation:

• Create unique, visually stunning UI elements that delight users and enhance usability.
  

⚡ Acceptance Testing:

• Perform Acceptance Testing for frontend changes to ensure they meet design specifications and maintain quality.
  

What success looks like to us:

🚀 Design Impact: You’ll help shape exceptional user experiences by designing intuitive and aesthetically pleasing solutions that support both user and business needs.

🧠 Design Process: Your work will reflect a solid understanding of design thinking, user-centered design, and your ability to solve complex design problems creatively.

💡 Autonomy & Execution: You’ll have the autonomy to lead design projects from conception to execution, ensuring each design solution is aligned with the overall product vision.

📊 User-Centric Approach: By participating in user research and continuous testing, you’ll ensure that user feedback is incorporated into every stage of the design process.

🎨 Visual Design Excellence: You’ll create and maintain high-quality, visually engaging designs that elevate the overall user experience.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience and has experience working in startups/scaleups.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, process, and outcomes for both UX and UI design - Please make sure you can share a portfolio of work at the application stage.
• Keen attention to detail and a passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences.
• Comfort with working on a wide range of projects, from ambiguous to well-defined, simple to complex.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with autonomy and take ownership of design projects.
• Strong communication skills – you can clearly articulate design decisions to stakeholders and team members.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fueled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!
  

If you’re excited about the opportunity to create beautiful and impactful user experiences in a dynamic startup environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we?

We’re Kato - a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionize commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing

Role overview:

We’re looking for a Product Delivery Manager who will be responsible for building and maintaining a consistent delivery cadence across our development teams. You’ll take ownership of our product backlog, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that high-impact features are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Sitting at the intersection of business, design, and engineering, you’ll ensure alignment, clarity, and efficiency in execution. This is an exciting opportunity to drive product delivery in a fast-paced startup environment!

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Product Backlog Ownership:

• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure that the team is focused on high-impact features that align with business goals and customer needs.
• Write clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria that guide the development team.
  

🎯 Collaboration Across Teams:

• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative product features.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure all teams are aligned and working towards common objectives.
  

🎯 Agile Process Leadership:

• Take ownership of Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Standups, Sprint Retrospectives).
• Ensure the team follows Agile best practices, continuously improving processes and workflows.
  

⚡ Release Management & Risk Mitigation:

• Oversee the release cycle, proactively identifying potential risks to release scope and product quality.
• Work with the team to implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure successful product releases.
  

🎯 Data-Driven Product Delivery:

• Use data insights to track the success of new features, iterating based on performance to maximise impact.
• Continuously refine the product to meet both short-term milestones and long-term business objectives.
  

What success looks like to us:

🚀 Strategic Impact: You’ll contribute to a clear product roadmap that drives the product vision forward, ensuring we stay ahead of the competition and meet market demands.

🧠 Team Alignment & Growth: Your leadership will keep cross-functional teams aligned, inspired, and empowered to deliver impactful results. You’ll actively support team growth and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

💡 Product Excellence: From concept to delivery, you’ll ensure the product features exceed user expectations and solve their pain points, all while adhering to high standards of quality.

📊 Data-Driven Decision Making: Your decisions will be backed by data, ensuring we continue iterating and optimizing the product for maximum impact.

🤝 Collaboration: You’ll work seamlessly with Engineering, Design, and other departments, ensuring everyone is aligned on priorities, progress, and next steps.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Delivery Manager, or similar role in a tech-driven company.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban as well as SAFe, LeSS, Discipline Agile.
• Strong technical acumen; you should be comfortable diving into technical discussions and helping the team make swift decisions.
• Ability to translate complex product requirements into actionable solutions that the development team can execute efficiently.
• Proven experience managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accountability on successful delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Able to demonstrate and showcase in your application that you have owned and facilitated delivery for multiple dev teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience building product roadmaps, implementing features, and driving product delivery to successful outcomes.You’d do everything needed to make the team and the product successful.
• Experience in training/mentorship of teams in delivery/execution of Scrum principals is required.
• Experience in PropTech or the real estate industry is a plus, but not required.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fueled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!
  

If you’re excited about the opportunity to drive product success in a fast-moving startup, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we?

We’re Kato – a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionise commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing!

Role overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Lead React Native Developer to take full ownership of our mobile application, leading its development from 0 to 1. This role will be crucial in establishing the foundation of our mobile experience, ensuring high performance, scalability, and adherence to best practices from day one. As a key player, you’ll also be instrumental in upskilling our existing React developers, helping them gain proficiency in mobile development. If you are passionate about mobile technology and love mentoring, this is your chance to build something impactful from the ground up!

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Lead Mobile Application Development:

• Lead the development of our new mobile application, ensuring it delivers a seamless and high-performance user experience across both iOS and Android.
• Own the architecture and make critical technical decisions, establishing best practices for mobile development from the outset.
  

🎯 Mentorship & Upskilling:

• Mentor and upskill existing React developers, helping them transition into React Native and mobile development.
• Share best practices and knowledge to improve the team's overall mobile development competency.
  

🎯 Ensure Mobile App Performance:

• Ensure mobile app performance is optimal across different devices and platforms, focusing on speed, responsiveness, and stability.
• Use mobile performance optimisation tools to debug, troubleshoot, and improve performance.
  

⚡ CI/CD Setup & Release Management:

• Set up CI/CD pipelines specifically for mobile apps, ensuring smooth automated testing and streamlined deployment.
• Take ownership of mobile release management, implementing strategies to ensure timely and reliable app updates.
  

🎯 Collaboration Across Teams:

• Work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to bring the vision for the mobile app to life.
• Ensure the mobile app integrates seamlessly with the platform and APIs.
  

Experience & skills

We’re committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The following skills and experiences will help you succeed in this role:

Delivery Focus Skills:

• Strong proficiency in React Native, with experience building and launching mobile applications.
• The ability to break down complex tasks and translate them into a project plan.
• You are a do-er. A solutionist, who loves solving problems and unblocking the team.
• A “It’s not done until it’s in production” mentality.
• Strategic pragmatism in architectural decisions.
  

Core Technical Skills:

• React Native & JavaScript: React Native, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React hooks, Context API, Redux (or Zustand, Recoil), component-based architecture.
• Mobile Development: iOS, Android, React Native, native modules, Swift/Kotlin/Java, Expo, mobile UI/UX, animations, gesture handling, navigation libraries.
• Performance & Debugging: Performance optimisation, debugging tools (React Native Debugger, Flipper, Chrome DevTools), memory leaks, UI responsiveness, performance bottlenecks, app profiling.
• APIs & Data Handling: RESTful APIs, state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil), offline storage, real-time data (WebSockets, Firebase, SignalR).
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Unit and integration testing (Jest, React Testing Library), UI testing (Detox/Appium), automated testing pipelines.
• Deployment & DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, App Store & Google Play deployment, OTA updates, crash reporting tools.
  

What success looks like to us:

🚀 High-Quality Mobile App Delivery:

• You’ll deliver a high-performance, scalable, and reliable mobile application that meets both business goals and user needs.
  

💡 Mentorship Impact:

• You will have a direct impact on growing the mobile expertise of the development team, helping React developers become competent in mobile development.
  

📊 Performance Excellence:

• Your expertise in mobile performance optimisation ensures the app runs seamlessly across a variety of devices and platforms.
  

⚙️ CI/CD and Release Efficiency:

• You will ensure that CI/CD pipelines are set up correctly, enabling automated testing and smooth, efficient app release processes.
  

What we’re looking for:

• Strong proficiency in React Native, with a track record of building and launching mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of mobile development patterns, architecture, and best practices for both iOS and Android.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with APIs and working with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand), as well as handling offline capabilities.
• Knowledge of native modules and experience bridging React Native with native iOS/Android code when necessary.
• Experience with mobile performance optimisation and debugging tools to ensure the app runs efficiently.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD for mobile apps, automated testing, and mobile release management processes.
• Ability to make architectural decisions and implement scalable solutions for mobile apps.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fuelled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!
  

If you're ready to own and lead the development of a new mobile application from the ground up, while mentoring a talented team and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we?

We’re Kato – a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionize commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing!

Role overview:

We’re looking for a proven React Developer to join our team and help maintain the quality of our frontend experience. As part of our skilled development team, you’ll contribute to building a scalable and performant frontend for our SaaS platform. The ideal candidate has experience working in SaaS environments, thrives in cross-functional teams, and is deeply familiar with modern frontend development practices. If you're excited about working in a fast-paced environment with an impact-driven team, this is the role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Code Quality & Efficiency:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient React code that powers our frontend platform.
• Collaborate with senior developers to ensure the codebase remains scalable and performant.
  

🎯 Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with designers, QA engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and optimal product outcomes.
• Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and met.
  

🎯 Code Reviews & Mentorship:

• Contribute to code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure high code quality and maintainability.
• Mentor junior developers by sharing your React expertise and helping them improve their skills.
  

⚡ Timely Project Delivery:

• Ensure timely delivery of projects by coordinating effectively with the team, meeting project milestones, and proactively solving challenges as they arise.
• Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality work from start to finish.
  

What success looks like to us:

🚀 High-Quality Frontend Development: You’ll deliver a seamless, performant, and visually engaging frontend that enhances the user experience and scales with our growing platform.

🧠 Collaboration & Communication: You’ll work closely with designers, senior developers, and other team members to ensure clear communication and efficient project execution.

💡 Problem Solving & Innovation: Your problem-solving abilities will shine as you tackle complex challenges, ensuring that the product is continuously improved and high-performing.

📊 Timely Delivery: You will be instrumental in driving projects to completion, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work with a focus on performance and functionality.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in React development, with a strong understanding of modern frontend development practices and tools.
• Experience in SaaS environments, contributing to scalable web applications.
• Ability to break down complex tasks and translate them into clear action plans and deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• A do-er mentality: You’re someone who loves to get things done, unblock challenges, and ensure projects are delivered to production without compromise.
• A "It’s not done until it’s in production" mentality, ensuring the product is fully tested and deployed successfully.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fueled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!
  

If you're excited to contribute to building a top-tier SaaS platform and collaborate with an innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we?

We’re Kato – a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionise commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing!

Role overview:

We’re looking for an experienced PHP Laravel Developer to join our team as a Senior Developer, heading up your own development team and ensuring its success. You will be at the heart of our “holy trinity” alongside the Product Manager and Designer, working together to ideate, scope, and deliver impactful projects. As a Tech Lead, you’ll drive technical excellence, ensure best practices, and provide mentorship and guidance to your team.

This is a hands-on role – you’ll be leading from the front, solving complex technical problems, architecting the right solutions, and implementing them with your team. If you're ready to take charge of technical direction and mentor others while building scalable, high-performance applications, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Lead & Mentor Development Team:

• Lead a team of developers, setting the technical direction and ensuring they’re on the path to success.
• Provide mentorship and guidance, helping team members grow their technical skills and achieve their potential.
  

🎯 Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

• Work closely with the Product Manager, Designer, and other stakeholders to ensure the project vision is clear and understood.
• Collaborate with your team to ensure alignment and timely project delivery.
  

🎯 Project Scoping & Resource Planning:

• Scope projects and think strategically about the resources and team members required to achieve the project vision.
• Break down complex tasks into actionable plans and ensure the team is equipped to execute them efficiently.
  

⚡ Technical Leadership & Solution Implementation:

• Lead the team in solving difficult technical problems, architecting scalable and efficient solutions.
• Be hands-on in implementing solutions, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
  

🎯 Drive Technical Excellence:

• Establish and uphold technical standards and best practices for the team to follow.
• Champion continuous improvement, ensuring the team adopts the latest technologies and methodologies to drive product success.
  

Core technical skills:

• Strong proficiency in PHP 8.3+
• Deep understanding of Laravel 8.x framework
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• SOLID principles and design patterns
• Laravel Ecosystem Knowledge: Laravel Passport, Laravel Horizon, Laravel Dusk, Laravel Pint
• Database & ORM: MySQL/PostgreSQL, Eloquent ORM, database optimisation, migrations, and seeders
• API Development: RESTful API design principles, API authentication and authorisation, JWT implementation, API documentation, API versioning, API testing
• Third-Party Integrations: Experience with various external services, understanding of webhooks and event handling
• Testing & Quality Assurance: PHPUnit for unit testing, mocking, and testing strategies
• Security: Laravel security best practices, SAML2 authentication, CORS policies, XSS and CSRF protection, input validation and sanitisation
• Performance Optimisation: Cache management, queue handling, database query optimisation, Laravel's caching mechanisms, Redis
• Understanding of clean code principles
• Knowledge of SOLID principles
• Additional Technical Skills: Event-driven architecture, microservices concepts, web sockets and real-time features, file handling and storage, logging and monitoring
  

What success looks like to us:

🚀 Successful Team Leadership:

• You’ll empower your team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions, while maintaining a collaborative and growth-driven environment.
  

🧠 Technical Excellence:

• Your leadership will ensure that every project is approached with a focus on high performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  

💡 Problem Solving & Solution Implementation:

• You’ll lead from the front, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring that solutions are implemented successfully.
  

📊 Project Delivery:

• You’ll ensure that projects are scoped appropriately and delivered on time, with the team aligned on vision and execution.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading software development teams and driving successful project delivery.
• Superb PHP knowledge and a solid understanding of Laravel, with a good level of competence in React (preferred).
• A track record of breaking down complex tasks into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to navigate difficult challenges and create effective solutions.
• A do-er mentality: Someone who thrives on solving problems, unblocking challenges, and driving progress.
• A "It’s not done until it’s in production" mentality, ensuring the product is fully delivered and deployed to production.
  

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fuelled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!
  
  

If you're a proven technical leader ready to take on the challenge of guiding a talented team, building high-quality products, and leading technical direction, we’d love to hear from you!