1 to 25 of 120 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the South West

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Averna Powered By Spherea
Location
Christchurch, Dorset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Title: Software Engineer Location: Christchurch, BH23 6NW Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent About us: Averna powered by Spherea designs, manufactures and supports complex test systems for aerospace, defence and other regulated industries. The role: This is an engineering software role, not general business application development. … will develop software for test, measurement, simulation and control systems, interacting with instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, communications interfaces and units under test. The software supports test sequences, data processing, operator guidance, diagnostics and traceable evidence. You will work across the lifecycle with systems, hardware, electrical, mechanical and project ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Omega Resource Group
Location
Bournemouth, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Temporary Contract, On-site
Salary
Negotiable
Title: Software Engineer Job Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite Industry: Defence Job Location: Dorset Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35, PAYE Umbrella) **Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain SC Security Clearance** Profile – Software Engineer Our client is an established specialist … wins and is expanding within the UK and abroad, offering employees the opportunity to work in a varied and highly technical environment. Job Role – Software Engineer The Software Engineer shall create software that will interact with instrumentation, data acquisition equipment, electronic hardware, communications interfaces, units under test ...

Lead Software Engineer – Python, React & AI

Hiring Organisation
Intelligent Talent Solutions Ltd
Location
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Lead Software Engineer – Python, React & AI Bristol | Flexible Hybrid Working | £80,000–£110,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Intelligent Talent is recruiting experienced Lead Software Engineers (Tech Leads/Technical Lead) for an international professional services organisation expanding its software engineering capability and developing … powered applications. The focus is on building production software using Python, React, TypeScript and Large Language Models, with increasing investment in agentic AI. This is a hands-on engineering position. Around 70–80% of your time will be spent building software, with the remainder focused on technical ...

Senior AI Engineering Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Lynx Recruitment Limited
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Salary
£80,000
supporting a leading technology consultancy that is expanding its AI practice and is looking for a Senior AI Engineering Consultant to help deliver innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of Generative AI, partnering with organisations to design, build … solutions across Azure, AWS and GCP. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for AI who combines strong consulting experience with a software engineering background and the ability to turn technical innovation into real business value. The Role You'll work closely with clients to define ...

Contract Python Software Engineer (GIS/Linux/Scientific)

Hiring Organisation
EMBS Engineering
Location
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £650/day
Python Software Engineer - GIS/Linux/Scientific Location: Exeter, Devon (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: to £650 per day (Inside IR35) EMBS Technology is currently recruiting for two experienced Python Software Engineers to join a major UK organisation working on next-generation scientific modelling … forecasting systems. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Python Software Engineers to contribute to a significant technology transformation programme, helping integrate new scientific modelling applications with existing large-scale operational systems. Working alongside software developers, data specialists and scientific teams, you'll help design, develop and maintain ...

Software Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Portland, Dorset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Salary
£
# Software Test Engineer **Location:** Dorset – Dorchester/Winfrith Newburgh **Employment Type:** Permanent **Working Pattern:** Hybrid **Sector:** Defence/Maritime Engineering ## The Opportunity We are looking for a **Software Test Engineer** to join a highly skilled engineering team working on complex,high-integrity software and systems within the defence and maritime sector. The role will focus on the **delivery of software test activities throughout the software development lifecycle**,including test planning,test management,execution,verification and reporting. You will work closely with software,systems and integration engineers to develop logical ...

Project Manager

Hiring Organisation
Mthree consulting
Location
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Full Time, On-site, Hybrid
ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. This exciting Project Manager permanent role is based … Bournemouth, operating a hybrid working model. The Project Manager role is based within the software engineering delivery function. The Project Manager will work across multiple Agile development teams. The Project Manager role would suit a Technical Project Manager or Technical Delivery Manager who has experience working closely with ...

Solutions Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Walsh Employment
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
days remote Salary: £85-90K with c£113K OTE and excellent benefits package About the Opportunity Our client is a leading international software company providing innovative solutions that help organisations develop, secure, and deliver software across modern cloud environments. We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join … customers and prospects to understand their challenges, demonstrate solutions, and support technical evaluations throughout the sales process. You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams, helping customers optimise their software development, DevOps, and application security practices. Key Requirements You will be a technically strong, commercially aware professional ...

Lead/Principle Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Cheltenham, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Lead/Principle Software Engineer Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance (Mandatory) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering secure, mission-critical solutions for Defence, National Security, and Government customers. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop … build scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems across both public and private cloud infrastructure. You'll play a key role in the full software development lifecycle, from solution design through to deployment and operational support, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that make a real-world ...

Senior Software Developer

Hiring Organisation
MASS Consultants
Location
Yeovil, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Salary
£65,000
Senior Software Developer Location: RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site (Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00) Looking for a role where your software expertise directly supports NATO Electronic Warfare training capabilities? At MASS … help our customers make better decisions in critical situations. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team, providing in-hangar support to the NATO Joint Electronic Warfare Core Staff (NATO JEWCS) fleet of Electronic Warfare training assets. Working within a highly specialised environment, you will ...

Director of Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Sanderson are working with an established and growing SaaS organisation looking to appoint a Director of Engineering to lead and develop its engineering function. Reporting directly to the CTO, this is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for a combined team of software developers and testers. … play a key role in shaping the engineering function, setting technical direction and driving improvements across software delivery, quality and engineering practices. The organisation is looking for an experienced engineering leader who can combine strong technical credibility with the ability to lead sizeable teams, influence technical ...

Software Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

Hiring Organisation
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Location
Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Salary
£50,000
background as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, or similar? Are you looking for a varied role with an industry-leading specialist engineering company, where you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, receive training on specialist equipment, and work with blue-chip clients across … internationally? On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing automated machinery, equipment and processes for the composite manufacturing industry. The company works on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy and advanced manufacturing, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients worldwide. In this role, you will ...

Junior Automation Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

Hiring Organisation
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Location
Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Salary
£50,000
background as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, or similar? Are you looking for a varied role with an industry-leading specialist engineering company, where you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, receive training on specialist equipment, and work with blue-chip clients across … internationally? On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing automated machinery, equipment and processes for the composite manufacturing industry. The company works on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy and advanced manufacturing, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients worldwide. In this role, you will ...

Junior Controls Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

Hiring Organisation
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Location
Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Salary
£50,000
+ Healthcare + Company Benefits + Country Club Membership + International Travel Saltash, Cornwall Are you a Junior controls engineer, automations engineer, PLC programmer, software engineer or similar? Do you want to join an innovative specialist manufacturer where you will progress and be provided upskilling training to support your … development and help you gain new skills, you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery on a wide variety of projects for high profile clients across the UK and international such as Rolls Royce, JCB and Mclaren? On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business ...

Senior Software Engineer (React/TypeScript)

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience designing, building and operating scalable full-stack applications and services Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript, including … building modern user-facing applications and interfaces Typically, around 5+ years of software engineering experience, although demonstrated technical expertise and relevant engineering capability are more important than a strict years-of-experience requirement Experience designing and developing application programming interfaces (APIs) and integrations that connect front ...

AI Native Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
client is a global professional services and technology consultancy. AI Native Software Engineer – Products Location: London Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience Career Level: Our client will be recruiting at the following levels: Associate Manager & Specialist Our client is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad … live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, our CEO As a team: Our client is building a new portfolio of agentic software products in the industries we have spent decades helping to transform. We begin with advantages most product companies do not have: deep industry expertise ...

Software Engineer - C++

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Wareham, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Software Engineer Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on-site 2 from home) Competetive market salary SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role Purpose of job Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks … within a software development lifecycle. Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality Awareness ...

Lead Security by Design Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 120 Hourly
Design Consultant to support a major defence aviation programme in Yeovil. This contract role will lead cyber and information security activities across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through to in-service support and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the generation and maintenance of security management plans, assurance … artefacts, cyber security risk reports and security cases across the engineering lifecycle. Translate customer requirements into actionable security plans, statements of work and technical deliverables for key programme reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR. Deliver security work packages and associated artefacts to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. ...

Systems Integration & Development Engineer

Hiring Organisation
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Location
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Temporary Contract, Hybrid
Salary
Up to £67.47 per hour
sensor integration across Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight scenarios. You will support the integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment, software and network services within a Tactical Mission Environment. Your primary place of work will be at Filton, Bristol, with further attendance required at various … Operate at SFIA Level 5, demonstrating substantial autonomy, authoritative technical judgement, influence across stakeholders and responsibility for the planning and delivery of complex engineering and integration activities. Act as the principal day-to-day engineering focal point, coordinating design, development, integration, testing and technical documentation activity across various ...

UI Lead Software Engineer - React / TypeScript

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
DESCRIPTION Lead and shape the UI for a real-time trading platform, delivering high-performance user experiences that drive business outcomes. As a Lead Software Engineer (UI) at our client within Digital Markets Execution Technology you will set front-end technical direction and lead hands-on delivery … will partner closely with business stakeholders, product specialists, designers, and control partners to build intuitive, high-signal workflows at scale. This role emphasizes engineering excellence, operational readiness, and secure, compliant delivery in a fast-paced global environment. You will lead and shape the UI for a mission-critical front ...

Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Hybrid
Salary
£90,000
experienced Solution Architect with a strong software engineering background? Do you enjoy shaping technical strategy, designing scalable solutions and working closely with engineering teams to bring complex ideas to life? We are looking for a talented Solution Architect to join a growing Digital & Data team, working across … variety of clients. The Role Design and assure end-to-end solution architectures across complex technology programmes. Define architectural vision, technical direction and engineering standards. Produce key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and Key Design Decisions. Work closely with engineering teams, taking a lead ...

Scientific Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600 - £650/day
Overview: We are looking for an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to connect next-generation weather and climate simulation models into an operational downstream forecast ecosystem. Operating across scientific data interfaces and high-throughput workflows, you will develop specialised software applications, translate complex data formats between new simulation codes … legacy systems, and ensure critical forecast pipelines remain reliable and scalable. Key Responsibilities Scientific Application Development: Design, build, test, and maintain specialised scientific software applications in Python to underpin ongoing operational and research programmes. Data Interfaces & Format Translation: Engineer scalable data interface workflows to bridge modern simulation model outputs ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Method-Resourcing
Location
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
Software Engineer: Backend (Python/AWS) Bristol based: 5 days onsite Salary: Up to £55,000 + discretionary bonus Want to build software that plays a real part in how a business operates? We're working with a growing energy trading business looking for a Software Engineer … join its seven-person engineering team in central Bristol. With bespoke trading platforms already supporting its Great Britain operations and expansion into European markets, there's plenty to get involved in. You'll work closely with engineers and traders, building reliable backend services and data pipelines that support forecasting ...

Full Stack Java Developer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, Remote
some really challenging and interesting, large scale transformational and migration projects within both public and private sector. Designing, developing, testing and maintaining cloud-based software applications. Technical leadership within a team to coordinate and deliver scalable, secure solutions in line with good industry software engineering practices (code … quality, CI/CD, security etc). Working within a project management/agile delivery methodology Experience in technical ownership for a product or software solution, covering design, estimation, shaping and user story/requirement creation Documentation of solutions (e.g. architecture, configuration, release, support-handover Collaborate and liaise with ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
South West London, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent Contract, On-site
have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at our client within the Commercial & Investment Bankyou are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver … access. This is an exciting time as we migrate to AWS, re-architect our applications and build-out greenfield projects. Job responsibilities Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Develops ...