1 to 25 of 28 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the South West

Software Engineer – Avionics/Mission Systems (C++/Ada) - 119393 Location: Bristol (preferred) with regular travel to Yeovil for testing and meetings Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Clearance: BPSS - SC Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support … development of mission-critical avionics and aerospace software systems . This role offers the opportunity to work on complex aerospace programmes within a collaborative Agile/Kanban environment, contributing across the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis and design through to implementation, integration, testing, and verification. Idealling ...

days onsite) Rate: £430 - £475 per day Duration: Initial 6-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation in Bristol operating within a safety-critical software environment within the aerospace and regulated engineering sector. The role requires a Project … Manager with demonstrable experience delivering regulated or safety-critical software/engineering programmes, ideally within environments influenced by aerospace, defence, or similar high-assurance industries. This is a delivery improvement role focused on strengthening project governance, planning discipline, risk management, reporting standards, and delivery visibility across complex technical ...

Software Engineer - Open Source Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Software Engineer with strong open-source expertise . You'll join a small, highly skilled technical team delivering bespoke, open-source-driven solutions across … multiple platforms, including cloud environments and disconnected networks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative engineering environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality software for client projects, working individually ...

Application Software Engineer 12-month contract Onsite in Bristol SC must be in place prior io starting £65ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Application Software Engineer for a contract position in Bristol. This role involves participating … Command and Control application system, with the potential for significant impact on future projects if the demonstration is successful. Key Responsibilities: Developing application-level software, including sophisticated business logic Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and test complex transformation logic Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems ...

technical work without becoming constrained by heavily layered delivery structures or narrow ownership boundaries. The work sits within high-side National Security programmes where software capability directly supports operational users, data-intensive systems and secure analytical platforms. Teams work closely with customers inside secure environments, giving engineers far greater … narrow area of delivery, engineers are typically involved across design discussions, sprint shaping, implementation and ongoing platform evolution. Teams are relatively lean, collaborative and engineering-led, with strong interaction between developers, technical leads and operational stakeholders. The programmes themselves span secure data movement, analytics capability and modernisation work across ...

Full Stack Software Engineer (.NET/Vue.js/Azure - Ideally some Python/AWS will be very helpful) Contract: 6 Months Initial Contract Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with 2 days per month onsite in Leeds or London Start: ASAP Overview We're looking … experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-profile public sector digital transformation programme. You'll be working within an agile delivery team, building and enhancing modern, cloud-native applications used by thousands of end users. This role requires strong full-stack development expertise across .NET, Vue.js ...

Application Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment in Bristol Skill and experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. … develop into a project for a fully operational capability. We're looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams ...

C++ Software Engineer Bristol (onsite role) – 12 month duration – Pay rate £49.70 p/h PAYE basic (£56.92 p/h including holiday pay) or £65 p/h Umbrella We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to work for our defence client based at their Bristol … hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. ...

Military and Civil) and support of Avionic and Mission Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the definition, design, development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service engineering support for avionics and mission Subsystems. The role offers significant variety and could include, however, will include a number of the aspects outlined below … Leading and undertaking detailed design and specification of Subsystems, including the preparation of requirements specifications and statements of work for vendor products or internal software developments. Leading the execution of detailed design analysis and trade-off studies to support the evaluation of alternative solutions. Use of computer tools, prototyping ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x 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). Rate: £65.00 … implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Skillset/experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java ...

microservices Strong understanding of cloud architecture and Azure services Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Familiarity with Git and modern software engineering best practices Experience working within NHS, Healthcare, Government or wider Public Sector environments Desirable Experience Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus or Event … Grid Containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates) Data engineering or analytics experience Knowledge of NHS standards, governance and security frameworks Experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes Requirements NHS, Healthcare or Government/Public Sector experience is essential Available to start ...

Role : Software Location : Cheltenham Duration : 12 months Rate: £75/hour Inside IR35 : Umbrella Role Summary As a Software Engineer in the Displays Application team you will be responsible for the design and development of real-time embedded software within an integrated team environment, developing Aircraft Standby … independence & sound technical judgement to execute on assignments, identifying problems and formulating solutions. Essential Responsibilities Execute the requirements, design, implementation and verification of assigned software projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product/program requirements Document technical data generated ...

enrichment activities such as coding clubs About You Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (desirable but not always essential) Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related subject Strong knowledge of programming and computational concepts Ability to make complex concepts accessible and engaging Good classroom management and communication … life and digital initiatives What We Offer Supportive and innovative Computing department Opportunities for professional development and training Access to up-to-date hardware, software, and ICT resources Positive and inclusive school environment Opportunities to lead coding clubs, competitions, and enrichment activities Safeguarding Statement The school is committed ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time … leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered ...

Doing As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will: Design, build, automate and maintain cloud-native platforms and infrastructure Enable Data Science and Software Engineering teams to develop and deploy solutions at scale Work with modern tooling including: AWS Terraform Kubernetes Helm Support rapid delivery of innovative solutions ...

Java Software Developer £600/day Inside IR-35 for an initial 6 months with extension likely London - 3 days per week on site Active SC Clearance essential We're looking for a Java developer to join an established engineering team working on backend services hosted in Azure. … DevOps, contributing to cloud-based systems. About the role Java backend development role Focus on services and APIs Cloud-hosted environment on Azure Modern engineering practices and tooling Key responsibilities Design, build and maintain Java backend applications Develop and support RESTful APIs Deploy and operate services in Azure Contribute ...

different data sources Knowledge of data retention policies/data management AWS experience (core AWS platform) Ability to automate processes Appreciation of Python software engineering (pipeline patterns + ingestion frameworks) Terraform/Infrastructure as Code beneficial Comfortable working in fast-moving squads Collaborative in nature The above ...

Software Engineer | Android | Defence/MOD Contract or Permanent | £500pd or £70k Cheltenham - 5 days a week + 1 day/week Herefordshire (for client visits) Security Clearance : It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Ever built Android apps … jumping between Kotlin, backend services, and cloud-native systems without getting boxed into one layer? Want to work on secure, real-world systems where engineering quality genuinely matters? This is a hands-on engineering role across mobile, backend, and cloud. You'll be building Android applications using Kotlin ...

Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Hybrid 40% onsite in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast Duration: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview Our client is seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to design, build and support secure, scalable digital services within a government environment. The role will focus … delivering resilient software solutions that support export control and regulatory systems, while providing technical leadership across agile delivery teams. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Python and Django Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems end-to-end Experience leading engineering delivery within agile teams Strong ...

Software Engineer - Avionics/Mission Systems (C++/Ada) - 119393 Location: Bristol (preferred) with regular travel to Yeovil for testing and meetings Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Clearance: BPSS - SC Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support … development of mission-critical avionics and aerospace software system click apply for full job details ...

C++ Software Engineer Bristol (onsite role) - 12 month duration - Pay rate £49.70 p/h PAYE basic (£56.92 p/h including holiday pay) or £65 p/h Umbrella We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to work for our defence client based at their Bristol ...

Software Engineer (PHP, Playwright, k6) - Mobile RASP & API Security Gateway Pay Rate: £500-£550 (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months' Working arrangement: Once a month - Bristol We are currently working with an established financial services organisation operating in the investment and wealth management sector. The organisation is strengthening its mobile ...

recruiting for a small business in Cheltenham who are looking for an Embedded Software Contractor on a 6 month contract (outside IR35). The work is based around Zephyr RTOS on Nordic chips. Previous experience on Zephyr would be hugely beneficial for this. Work can be done remotely after … initial period of 3-4 days on-site. Also may require on-site visits to Cheltenham throughout depending on project progression. ROLE: Embedded Software Engineer LOCATION: Remote (Cheltenham) RATE: up to £60ph DURATION: 6 months Skills required for the Embedded SW Engineer: C/C++ Zephyr RTOS/CMake ...

recruiting for a small business in Cheltenham who are looking for an Embedded Software Contractor on a 6 month contract (outside IR35). The work is based around Zephyr RTOS on Nordic chips. Previous experience on Zephyr would be hugely beneficial for this. ** Work can be done remotely after … initial period of 3-4 days on-site. Also may require on-site visits to Cheltenham throughout depending on project progression. ** ROLE: Embedded Software Engineer LOCATION: Remote (Cheltenham) RATE: up to £60ph DURATION: 6 months Skills required for the Embedded SW Engineer: C/C++ Zephyr RTOS/CMake ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time ...