1 to 25 of 42 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the South West

Senior Software Engineer Term: 12-Month Contract, likely to extend Location: Gloucester – hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week Rate: £51.21 per hour, approximately £379 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) ? About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer with strong Python … skills and some applied AI/ML experience to support the development and deployment of intelligent engineering solutions within a world-class aerospace and industrial environment. You will work as part of a growing team dedicated to improving engineering efficiency, automation, and digital capability. The role is practical ...

Software Engineer - Verification Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) – 6 month duration – Outside IR35 We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose … delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and experience : Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle Understanding ...

Software Factory Administrator We are seeking a Software Factory Administrator to support the creation, maturation, and operation of the Defence Digital Software Factory a secure, scalable, and collaborative platform enabling continuous integration, testing, and deployment of digital capabilities. This role combines hands-on system administration, automation … technical governance with coordination and oversight of innovation workstreams. The successful candidate will ensure the Software Factory and its toolchain (including GitLab and associated DevSecOps platforms) operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with Defence standards and mission outcomes. Responsibilities Software Factory Development and Administration: Lead the creation ...

Factory. Deep technical understanding of GenAI tools, such as GPT models, and Agentic AI frameworks, such as Langgraph & Langchain, required. Strong full stack/software engineering skills also preferable. To provide technical leadership for a team of ~15 technical developers across data science, software engineering ...

Factory. Deep technical understanding of GenAI tools, such as GPT models, and Agentic AI frameworks, such as Langgraph & Langchain, required. Strong full stack/software engineering skills also preferable. To provide technical leadership for a team of ~15 technical developers across data science, software engineering ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience … ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role will require an understanding of the software process. ** Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role ...

Technology Engineering Graduate Scheme (Bristol) Build Tech That Millions Rely On With 22 million digitally active customers and a tech transformation underway, were not tinkering at the edges. Were reinventing how banking and finance works and as a Technology Engineering Graduate, youll be right at the heart … where theory meets action. You wont just code youll create, test and deploy solutions that millions rely on every day. Youll focus on engineering, development, and deployment the practical build of the solutions that bring ideas to life. One important note: if your passion lies in AI and machine ...

Technology Engineering Industrial Placement (Bristol) Build Tech That Millions Rely On With 22 million digitally active customers and a tech transformation underway, were not tinkering at the edges. Were reinventing how banking and finance works and on the Technology Engineering Industrial Placement Scheme, youll be right … where theory meets action. You wont just code youll create, test and deploy solutions that millions rely on every day. Youll focus on engineering, development, and deployment the practical build of the solutions that bring ideas to life. One important note: if your passion lies in AI and machine ...

Software Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with C++? Do you have experience with Middleware or Real Time Operating Systems? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could … role for you! As the Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within ...

Software Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with C++? Do you have experience with Middleware or Real Time Operating Systems? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could … role for you! As the Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within ...

behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a Software Engineer for 12 months. As a Software Engineer, you will join a team implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control capability, this extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration … successful, it may develop into a development project for a fully operational capability. Role: Software Engineer Pay £65per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week,12-month contract Location: Bristol IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC to start Responsibilities Developing and testing complex C++ business logic. ...

Machine Learning & AI Engineerdesigning and deploying robust ML systems that bring data science to life through automation, CI/CD, and modern cloud engineering practices. Wherever you land, youll be working with some of the biggest datasets in the UK using everything from Spark and statistical methods to domain … deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and statistical modelling to extract insights and drive decision-making. Explore and evaluate Generative AI applications, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and safety alignment using tools like Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI APIs. Design agentic AI systems that integrate autonomous decision-making and multi ...

behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a C++ Software Engineer for 12 months. As an C++ Software Engineer, you will join a team and develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation … safety, performance and dependability. Role: C++ Software Engineer Pay £65per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week,12-month contract Location: Bristol IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC to start, UK Eyes only project Essential Requirements/Skills/Experience A strong background in software ...

Machine Learning & AI Engineer designing and deploying robust ML systems that bring data science to life through automation, CI/CD, and modern cloud engineering practices. Wherever you land, youll be working with some of the biggest datasets in the UK using everything from Spark and statistical methods … deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and statistical modelling to extract insights and drive decision-making. Explore and evaluate Generative AI applications, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and safety alignment using tools like Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI APIs. Design agentic AI systems that integrate autonomous decision-making and multi ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x 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 ...

ensuring performance, availability, and scalability-while driving continuous improvement and innovation. About the Role As an SRE, you'll combine your operational expertise with software engineering skills to minimise manual effort and drive automation across complex systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving hard … interested in your curiosity, enthusiasm, and problem-solving ability than ticking every box. However, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Software development in web technologies or OOP (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) Database tech: Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Proficient with Linux/Windows command line (Bash ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x 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). Rate: £65.00 … verification implementation. We expect several iterations using a CI/CD approach. Implementation of interfaces to internal and external systems. Extension of existing software to create components that will run in in a virtual environment and supporting the deployment of software. Skillset/experience required: Strong experience in C++ ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). … reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/ ...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). … reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/ ...

Title: Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineers – Linux, C++, Networking, Python (All Levels) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Type: Full-time, 12 month FTC Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience Whether you have 18 months or 5+ years of relevant experience, if you’re passionate about building high-performance systems … love to hear from you. About the Role We are partnering with a well-established high-tech scale-up to find experienced Software Engineers to join their dynamic and innovative team. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be instrumental in the design, development ...

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. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 … 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/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system ...

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. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 … 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/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system ...

development (e.g. C#, Python) with a strong focus on secure coding practices. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and modern software engineering practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Good understanding of data ...

Software Engineer (Cameo/Rhapsody) - Bristol - £65 per hour (Umbrella) 12-month contract | SC clearance required | Fully onsite | 4-day week available A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team in Bristol. You'll be working on cutting-edge … tools and software architectures that support the next generation of Air Defence Systems. This is a hands-on role in a highly technical environment. You'll develop new engineering tools, work closely with CI/CD pipeline teams, and help shape the way complex systems are designed, integrated ...

Description We are looking for a Full stack developer 1) Full Stack Development Capability - 7+ Years. Skills across Java, Springboot and React Core are essential. Will also need to be able to contribute and understand ...