1 to 25 of 52 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the South East

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Candidates with a strong C++ Software Engineering/Embedded … Software Engineer background ideally from the Defence/Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £67.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week … with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Development Simulation software department delivers exceptional software solutions for non-production based test systems that meet the unique requirements of the prime software More ❯

Contract AI Software Developer Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working Our client is seeking a skilled contract AI Software Developer to help shape and deliver artificial intelligent solutions in a modern .NET environment. You will be working fully remote and will focus on leveraging cutting edge AI tools across multiple areas of their … exciting product roadmap. The successful candidate will have an AI and .Net software engineering background ideally with historic experience with complex enterprise SaaS solutions. The role is deemed outside IR35. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features using C#/.NET technologies. Integrate AI and ML components into existing SaaS platforms. Collaborate with product and engineering … best practices and clean architecture. Key Skills Strong experience developing with .NET/C# in production environments. Proven track record of delivering or integrating AI/ML technologies into software solutions. Experience working with enterprise SaaS applications. Familiarity with integrating AI models into business processes. Familiarity with AI frameworks like ML.NET and/or Semantic Kernel is a big More ❯

Contract AI Software Developer Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working Our client is seeking a skilled contract AI Software Developer to help shape and deliver artificial intelligent solutions in a modern .NET environment. You will be working fully remote and will focus on leveraging cutting edge AI tools across multiple areas of their … exciting product roadmap. The successful candidate will have an AI and .Net software engineering background ideally with historic experience with complex enterprise SaaS solutions. The role is deemed outside IR35. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features using C#/.NET technologies. Integrate AI and ML components into existing SaaS platforms. Collaborate with product and engineering … best practices and clean architecture. Key Skills Strong experience developing with .NET/C# in production environments. Proven track record of delivering or integrating AI/ML technologies into software solutions. Experience working with enterprise SaaS applications. Familiarity with integrating AI models into business processes. Familiarity with AI frameworks like ML.NET and/or Semantic Kernel is a big More ❯

Hybrid (Oxford). 6 Month initial contract opportunity, for a Product Manager or Technical BA with significant hands on Drupal experience – the role might suit a candidate from a software engineering or testing background in Drupal. The project involves the migration of a CMS development platform as opposed to a single Drupal website - experience of Drupal platform development … office with 1-2 days per week in Oxford. What experience you’ll need to apply for this role Technical BA/Product Manager (Senior). Drupal (Expert). Software Engineering Background (Desirable). What you’ll get in return for your experience The daily rate is £500 – £650 p/day “Outside IR35?, however, all quotes from More ❯

Controls System Engineer 6 Month Contract 55- 65ph Buckinghamshire Organisation Overview Our client, a leading advanced technology company, applies the pursuit of excellence from motor sports to solve complex engineering challenges in various industries. Specialising in aerodynamics and high-performance vehicle design, they drive innovation and technological breakthroughs. They offer an exciting and dynamic work environment that values world … class engineering and technological prowess. Role Summary Our client is seeking a Controls System Engineer on a contract basis to contribute to the development of control systems and software for projects. This role, plays a crucial part in meeting project requirements, from initial development to testing for production application. Utilising cutting-edge tools like MATLAB/Simulink and … prototype control systems while ensuring project ownership and performance. Responsibilities Translate specifications and requirements into functional systems, engaging in physical testing and production applications. Prototype control systems hardware and software using MATLAB/Simulink and dSpace HIL rigs. Engage in various software development tasks as necessary, ensuring project functionality and performance. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Control, Software More ❯

Role - Software Engineer, C/C++ Location - Hybrid, Home and onsite in Fareham Contract - 6 months Rate - £475 to £525 per day Start - ASAP This role has been deemed Inside IR35. You must hold active SC Clearance to be eleigible for this role. The Opportunity We are working in partnership with a leading defence systems integrator to recruit a … Software Engineer for an exciting, long-term programme of international work. This role offers the chance to join a highly skilled team delivering cutting-edge software solutions across complex and challenging projects. If you're looking to develop your career in a dynamic environment where no two projects are the same, this is an excellent opportunity. The Role … As a Software Engineer, you'll play a key part in the full software development lifecycle – from design and development through to testing, integration, and deployment. You'll work within a collaborative Agile team, contributing to solutions that solve a wide variety of technical challenges while ensuring quality, performance, and reliability. Key responsibilities include: Designing software using More ❯

demands - more detail below) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working … arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Developing bare metal embedded C++ software Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects Job … Requirements: Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects Desirable Skills More ❯

tech backlog to improve the customer and sales advisor experience Assess the customer and sales advisor experience in identifying requirements that will be translated into the streamlined backlog for software delivery Voice of the advisor: Translates advisor pain-points into tech delivery to ensure seamless workflow for advisors across the branches Lead workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market … decisions on features, functionality and sales plans Collaborate with cross functional teams to define product requirements, user stories and user flows. Ensure a user/customer centric approach to software development Key Skills Knowledge and strong experience in the multi-channel digital experience space Extensive experience in a product management role Experience of product and software engineering practices and software development Experience in defining and delivering software platforms and features on consumer facing products across operating systems and applications Extensive experience working cross functionally with Engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance and other stakeholders Data driven and commercial with experience breaking down and solving complex problems If you feel you have the right More ❯

Contract Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid (2–3 Days/Week Onsite – London)?? Duration: 6 Months? IR35 Status: Outside IR35? Rate: £600–£650/dayOpus is partnering with well-known UK retailer seeking a Contract Engineering Manager to lead the technical migration of their STIBO STEP PIM system from on-premise to a modern SaaS architecture. This is a … internal teams and external vendors to align on integration, customisation, and roadmap Champion microservices and event-driven architecture Translate technical complexity into business-friendly insights for senior stakeholders Manage engineering teams through full product lifecycle, ensuring delivery excellence and operational stability Drive adoption of Elite DORA metrics and engineering best practices Must-Haves: 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ in leadership roles Proven experience with STIBO STEP and enterprise SaaS migrations Strong technical depth across Java, microservices, and cloud-native tooling Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Interested? Apply now or send your latest CV to ASAP!If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, please assume your application was not successful this time. More ❯

Kubernetes) - desirable TO BE CONSIDERED... Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability. KEYWORDS: Contract .NET Developer, Microsoft Stack Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Azure Developer, Banking Software Engineer, Outside IR35, Remote More ❯

looking for a skilled Backstage Developer to help design, build, and maintain internal developer portal using Spotify Backstage. This role will focus on improving the developer experience across our engineering teams by centralising tools, documentation, and workflows into a single, cohesive platform. Role The Spotify Backstage Developer will design, develop, and maintain plugins and extensions within Spotify Backstage. Integrate … Backstage with existing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and software engineering teams to streamline developer workflows. Ensure scalability, security, and usability of the developer portal. Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training for engineering teams adopting Backstage. Contribute to Backstage open-source ecosystem More ❯

agile environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality full stack solutions with an emphasis on React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Contribute to AI/LLM projects including RAG, prompt engineering, and GenAI system development. Collaborate with designers and product teams to translate AI into intuitive, user-friendly experiences. Build PoCs and prototypes in short innovation cycles. Develop cloud-native … applications using AWS or Azure, containerisation, and CI/CD pipelines. Apply software engineering best practices in secure, regulated, or enterprise environments. Essential Skills & Experience Strong frontend capability with React and JavaScript/TypeScript. React expertise (SvelteKit knowledge is a plus). Recent, hands-on AI/LLM development experience - ideally involving prompt engineering, RAG, or GenAI More ❯

agile environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality full stack solutions with an emphasis on React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Contribute to AI/LLM projects including RAG, prompt engineering, and GenAI system development. Collaborate with designers and product teams to translate AI into intuitive, user-friendly experiences. Build PoCs and prototypes in short innovation cycles. Develop cloud-native … applications using AWS or Azure, containerisation, and CI/CD pipelines. Apply software engineering best practices in secure, regulated, or enterprise environments. Essential Skills & Experience Strong frontend capability with React and JavaScript/TypeScript. React expertise (SvelteKit knowledge is a plus). Recent, hands-on AI/LLM development experience - ideally involving prompt engineering, RAG, or GenAI More ❯

Contract Opportunity: C# Software Developer (.NET Core/Azure) Location: Remote (UK-based) Contract Length: 6 months (with likely extension) Rate: £380 (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP We’re looking for a highly skilled Contract C# Software Developer to join our fast-paced delivery team. You’ll work on the development of scalable, cloud-native solutions using the … RESTful APIs Hands-on experience working with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.) A proactive attitude with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative Solid understanding of software engineering best practices (CI/CD, unit testing, Git) Nice to Haves: Exposure to Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tooling Familiarity with containerization (e.g. Docker) Experience in DevOps More ❯

play a key role in developing robust, scalable backend systems that support mission-critical applications. You will work within a fast-paced Agile environment, designing and delivering high-quality software that has real impact. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technical design, development, and testing practices while mentoring junior team members and helping to shape the engineering … while contributing to their technical growth Take ownership of design decisions for assigned products and ensure alignment with overall architecture and best practices Identify and remediate issues using sound engineering principles, while proactively designing solutions to prevent potential failures Participate in peer code reviews, test automation, and documentation as part of the development lifecycle Contribute to internal technology communities … sharing knowledge and driving best practices across teams Ensure delivery commitments are met through strong communication and informal leadership Requirements Minimum of 4 years’ experience in software engineering, backend development, or related roles Proficiency in object-oriented programming and system design Experience working in Agile development environments Experience with Java 17 or Java 21 Strong understanding of Spring More ❯

programme SR2 are working with a consultancy on a specialist consultancy who are on a mission to empower decision-makers with transformative technology.We're currently seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join on a contract basis to help design, develop and deliver intuitive, scalable digital solutions for our government partners. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary More ❯

a restructure and are looking to bring in some new talent. The successful candidate will be a Test Lead that isn't scared to get their hands dirty within software testing, strategy and more. Key Responsibilities To provide breadth of domain knowledge to support delivery in all areas of testing. To produce a Test Strategy for simple or moderate … Essential Skills At an advanced level able to articulate and demonstrate a good understanding of: Test Management: Responsibilities for the Test Analyst Improving The Testing Process Test Techniques Testing Software Quality Characteristics Reviews Defect Management Test Tools And Automation Has demonstrable in-depth experience in using common business technology (for example, MS Office suite of tools) Has demonstrable in … a specific domain; including at least one of the following: applications, infrastructure, security, networks Able to produce a wide range of test deliverables in-line with applicable standards. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Level Certification International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Test Analyst Advanced Level Certification Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior Test Analyst within More ❯

and study where the network protocols themselves need to be adapted to meet the projects particular requirements. You will be working with the Leonardo team, subcontractors and partners. · Systems Engineering: Apply and develop your knowledge of systems engineering in a fast-paced team. · Communications Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of communications systems … technology, performance, and operational capabilities - the learning potential is limitless! · Continuous Learning: Whether its communications, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring. · Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment. · Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around … ideas to varied audiences. · It would be nice if you had knowledge/experience of: o Research to investigate novel networking algorithms o Commonly used network simulation tools o Software engineering techniques o Wireless communications You will be investigating different approaches for the design of airborne mesh networks. Specifying networking simulations using either third party simulation tools or More ❯

Software Engineer | Workday Certified Developer | C# | API Integrations | Contract Workday Studio | EIBs | Core Connectors | REST APIs | HRIS | RemoteSR2 is working with a consultancy client on a large-scale Workday implementation and looking for an experienced Workday Certified Developer with strong C# and API integration expertise.This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining complex integrations between Workday and external More ❯

recruit an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead . This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take ownership of software testing initiatives within an organisation undergoing transformation and technology adoption . The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing robust testing strategies, leading a team of testers … and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. As the QA Lead , you will drive process improvements, foster collaboration across teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with organisational goals. Experience with a range of testing platforms and/or the adoption of new tools is desirable, as is a strong understanding of … Cypress, or similar). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present technical testing data to stakeholders as meaningful insights. In-depth understanding of risk management within software quality assurance, with a track record of resolving project issues effectively. Proven ability to monitor and report on quality metrics to improve testing outcomes and accelerate release cycles. Desirable More ❯

Tools (GitHub Actions and Docker) • knowledge of Docker, API microservices, API integration with SAP • A detailed and working knowledge of AWS services Candidates who are currently an Application Developer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Application Engineer and IT Software Engineer could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your … call 01453829529. For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. More ❯

automated throughout the CICD pipeline to production, The ideal candidate will have strong experience of test-driven development, including unit, component, functional, system integration and regression tests. Knowledge of software engineering methodology (Agile, incl Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Waterfall) Knowledge of any or all of the following technologies is desired More ❯

Tools (GitHub Actions and Docker) • knowledge of Docker, API microservices, API integration with SAP • A detailed and working knowledge of AWS services Candidates who are currently an Application Developer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Application Engineer and IT Software Engineer could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your … For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. More ❯

with the Cyber team as well as the digital team to ensure cybersecurity is embedded across all digital platforms. Key skills & Responsibility Lead the integration of security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using DevSecOps principles. Define and implement release strategies with a strong emphasis on application security. Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities through detailed code reviews and automated … tooling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish secure coding standards and quality benchmarks. Provide expert consultancy and guidance to engineering teams, enabling them to meet strategic security goals. Drive adoption of security best practices across CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments. Accountabilities Provide technical cyber leadership across all development teams, focusing on application security for our … digital security. Support the client's Cyber Change Team by assisting in change reviews. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in application security within a DevSecOps framework. Strong background in software engineering, with the ability to bridge development and security. Experience identifying security issues through code review. Recognised cybersecurity certifications or qualifications desirable. Deep technical expertise in security tools More ❯

with SIP/TLS integration and managing real-time communications. Familiarity with cloud services and migrating on-prem solutions to cloud environments. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Additional certifications in Node.js or cloud technologies are advantageous. Node.js development, REST API design, SIP-based communications, outside IR35, Bracknell, Hybrid, Contract. More ❯