Contract Software Engineer Jobs in the UK

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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Gold Group Ltd
Job Title: Full Stack Software Development Engineer Location: Stevenage Rate: £67 p/h - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot The Environment Simulator Group provide a real-time environment, running simulations of the sub-systems to test the operation of the unit under test. You will be working within a small … testing of .net microservices Creating the appropriate documentation Collaborating with and assisting other members of the team The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Full Stack Software Development Engineer Essential experience: Programming Languages:- JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, CSS, C# Framework & Libraries:- Svelte, Angular, Vue.js, React, .NET 7/8 Tools and Technologies Visual Studio, Jira, GitLab … agile development environment. You have the ability to identify and solve complex problems. You have the ability to design innovative and user-friendly interfaces. You are familiar with modern software testing and deployment practices such as TDD & CI/CD You can set up CI/CD Pipelines You are comfortable with all aspects of the software development More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £60.00 - £67.00 per hour
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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Matchtech
Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Full Stack Software Development Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British national and be willing to obtain full SC Clearance ahead of starting. 6 month initial contract … agile development environment. You have the ability to identify and solve complex problems. You have the ability to design innovative and user-friendly interfaces. You are familiar with modern software testing and deployment practices such as TDD & CI/CD You can set up CI/CD Pipelines You are comfortable with all aspects of the software development More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 67 Hourly
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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit a Full Stack Software Development Engineer. 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: 4 days per week onsite (a 4 day week of Monday to Thursday … Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 or 2 stage video interview Full Stack Software Development Engineer Job Description: The Environment Simulator Group provide a real-time environment, running simulations of the sub-systems to test the operation of the unit under test.You will … agile development environment. You have the ability to identify and solve complex problems. You have the ability to design innovative and user-friendly interfaces. You are familiar with modern software testing and deployment practices such as TDD & CI/CD You can set up CI/CD Pipelines You are comfortable with all aspects of the software development More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £67.00 per hour, Inc benefits
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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit a Full Stack Software Development Engineer. 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: 4 days per week onsite (a 4 day week of Monday to Thursday … Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 or 2 stage video interview Full Stack Software Development Engineer Job Description: The Environment Simulator Group provide a real-time environment, running simulations of the sub-systems to test the operation of the unit under test. You … agile development environment. You have the ability to identify and solve complex problems. You have the ability to design innovative and user-friendly interfaces. You are familiar with modern software testing and deployment practices such as TDD & CI/CD You can set up CI/CD Pipelines You are comfortable with all aspects of the software development More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £67 per hour, Benefits Overtime Rate
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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Guidant Global
Full Stack Software Development Engineer Stevenage | Defence Join a leading defence partner of the UK Ministry of Defence as a Full Stack Software Engineer. You'll be part of the Environment Simulator Group, building real-time simulations to test complex subsystems. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance modern web UI components Maintain and test .NET microservices Create clear More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Up to £67 per hour PAYE and Umbrella pay option available
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Software Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Role Title: Software Engineer Location: Sheffield, Hybrid (60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office mandatory) Duration: Until 28/11/2025 Rate: £430p/d via Umbrella Role Brief: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You … will leverage your expertise in Software Development , along with your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP , to design and implement resilient frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities: Responsibilities … experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. Proficient in Python and GoLang . Experience with Liquibase or More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £395 - £430/day
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Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Line Up Aviation
Our client has an opportunity for a Full Stack Software Development Engineer to join them on a contract basis for an initial 6 months with possibility for extension. Role : Full Stack Software Development Engineer Location : Stevenage - minimum 4 days onsite Hours : 37 per week Clearance : SC required to start - UKI's only due to project Hourly … agile development environment. You have the ability to identify and solve complex problems. You have the ability to design innovative and user-friendly interfaces. You are familiar with modern software testing and deployment practices such as TDD & CI/CD You can set up CI/CD Pipelines You are comfortable with all aspects of the software development More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £67.00/hour
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Lead Fullstack Software Engineer

Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Become
.We're seeking a skilled and adaptable Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer to join a Business Banking Technology team within a leading Tier 1 financial institution. You'll play a key role in enhancing and scaling their digital banking platform. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with cross More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Product Engineer / Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Mentmore Recruitment
We are looking for a Software Engineer ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team, you'll be at the intersection of engineering and user experience-building scalable, high-impact software that directly shapes the product roadmap. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver features that delight users and drive … Azure or AWS. Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), identity/access management, and deployment tools. Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (e.g Figma etc) Professional Experience 3+ years in software development or engineering, ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team. Experience working in a professional service, legal, or regulated environment is a plus, but not required. Experience More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £70000 - £80000/annum
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Software Engineer

Ashford, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
to the overall design of the system. Develop automated tests and conduct performance tuning Contribute to code reviews Key qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, computer science, software engineering or similar. 10+ years experience in software development, spanning backend, web frontend and large scale systems In-depth knowledge of Angular, React or NextJS, including state management More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Software Engineer

Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
to the overall design of the system. Develop automated tests and conduct performance tuning Contribute to code reviews Key qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, computer science, software engineering or similar. 10+ years experience in software development, spanning backend, web frontend and large scale systems In-depth knowledge of Angular, React or NextJS, including state management More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
a growing global footprint across the US, India, and the UK, the team is scaling rapidly - and Glasgow is a key engineering hub. Your new role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a high-calibre team of technologists working on a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture hosted in AWS. You'll be hands-on across the full More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £550 per day
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Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hays Technology
a growing global footprint across the US, India, and the UK, the team is scaling rapidly - and Glasgow is a key engineering hub. Your new role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a high-calibre team of technologists working on a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture hosted in AWS. You'll be hands-on across the full More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £550/day
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Full stack Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Full stack Software Engineer - SC Cleared £600 to 710 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Contract Role: Full Stack Software Engineer - Security Cleared Work Type & Location: 2 days/week onsite - Central London Role Type: 6-month Contract (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP As a Full Stack Software Engineer … to build secure, scalable services deployed via Microsoft Azure. This role requires current SC clearance and the ability to go through enhanced SC (eSC) . As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will: Design, develop, deploy, and support secure applications and APIs across both frontend and backend environments. Work closely with users to understand operational needs and build … cloud-native patterns and infrastructure-as-code. Collaborate in cross-functional squads with Product, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams. Champion clean code, agile principles, and cloud engineering excellence. A successful Software Engineer will have: Hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, and Express . Experience deploying solutions to Microsoft Azure , including Function Apps, Web Apps, and Kubernetes Service More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
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Python Developer Software Engineer AWS Finance Trading London

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Joseph Harry Ltd
Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Python … Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Excellent Python Experience working in trading environments (Fixed Income, equities, commodities, FX etc) Some Front End ability (Vue, React or Angular good but not necessary) Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: AWS or GCP Buy-side Data tools such as Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio Fixed Income performance … risk or attribution TypeScript and Node Role: Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services Pandas Numpy Scipy) required by our asset management client in London. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 650 - 950 Daily
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Fullstack Software Engineer - SC Cleared

London, United Kingdom
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
Software Engineer - SC Cleared Hybrid - 2 Days a Week London We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong skills in Node.js, React, and TypeScript to build scalable web applications. You'll work across the stack, using Docker, Azure Web Apps, and ElasticSearch. Key Responsibilities: Develop full-stack applications with Node.js, React, and TypeScript Build and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £600 - £650 per day
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C++ Software Engineer

Hounslow, London, United Kingdom
iDPP
months Working model: Hybrid. 3 days per week on site A renowned multinational technology client operating in the travel industry is looking for a C++ Developer to join their software development team for a minimum 12 months. Our client operates in over 100 countries and is a leading provider in travel technology and software. Roles and responsibilities of this … contract: Software development on Open Back End. Working both independently and as part of a team, your key purpose is to solve complex problems and then analyse, design and deliver solutions. You must have proven experience to show that you are willing and able to drive projects. Key Deliverables: 1. Deliver Developments on time and within budget to customer More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: From £300 to £400 per day
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Bristol (HYBRID)

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ARCA Resourcing Ltd
Job 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 in a dynamic environment, we’d 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, and maintenance of advanced systems and associated platforms. You’ll work across planned software feature development, real-time troubleshooting, and complex systems integration. This is a great opportunity to deepen your skills in high-performance software and modern infrastructure while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain robust software solutions for mission-critical systems. Design and implement multithreaded C++ applications for data processing. Script tools More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Software Engineer

Fareham, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Copello
New Requirement for an experienced Software Engineer to join our client in developing a cutting-edge ATM system. As a key member of theteam, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance the operation of Air Traffic Control Officers. While prior experience with ATM is not necessary, you'll have the … opportunity to learn and grow with the programme. Please note, applicants will require active Security clearance. Required Skills Experience in developing software in C and/or C++ Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comprehensive understanding of various software development methodologies Ability to work effectively in a team and adhere to process within a software development environment … Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g. Subversion, Git) DesirableSkills Experience in developing software in Java Agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) Linux operating systems and scripting languages (e.g. Python) Infrastructure as code and container technologies (e.g. Puppet, Docker) COTS integration technologies (e.g. Apache Camel, Apache Kafka) Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) Public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) Systems More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Software Engineer C# / C++

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C#/C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Job Title: C#/C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite. The role … per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C#/C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the … work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. Our approach to software development includes Configuration control Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery or Deployment. Unit testing and test driven development. Skillset/experience required: Proficient in C#/C++ Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £65.00 per hour, Inc benefits
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Software Engineer (C# / C++)

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C#/C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Job Title: C#/C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite. The role … per week will be calculated at time and a quarter Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C#/C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the … work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. Our approach to software development includes Configuration control Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery or Deployment. Unit testing and test driven development. Skillset/experience required: Proficient in C#/C++ Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £65 per hour, Benefits Overtime rate
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C# Software Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morson Talent
C# Software Engineer Location: Stevenage or Bristol, Full time on site initial 3 month period, then hybrid working Duration: 12 Months initial SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product … work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. Our approach to software development includes: o Configuration control o Continuous Integration o Continuous Delivery or Deployment. o Unit testing and test driven development. Key Skillset Essential: Proficient in C#/C++ Microsoft More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £65/hour Inside IR35
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C# Software Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morson Talent
C# Software Engineer Location: Stevenage or Bristol, Full time on site initial 3 month period, then hybrid working Duration: 12 Months initial SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product … work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. Our approach to software development includes: o Configuration control o Continuous Integration o Continuous Delivery or Deployment. o Unit testing and test driven development. Key Skillset Essential: Proficient in C#/C++ Microsoft More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £65 per hour + Inside IR35
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C# Software Engineer

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Defence
Job Title: C# Software Engineer Location: Stevenage or Bristol (3-4 days onsite per week) Duration: Initial 12 month contract Rate: £65ph, Umbrella, inside IR35 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical software solutions from concept through to in-service support and training. Overview of the Department: The team plays a crucial role … C#, C++, and integration simulations. Work as part of a dynamic, agile team of multidisciplinary engineers to create simulations and accurate representations of real equipment. Apply best practices in software development, including configuration control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery or deployment. Conduct unit testing and adopt test-driven development (TDD) methodologies to ensure high-quality code. Essential Skills & Experience … My Client: Opportunity to contribute to advanced, cutting-edge defence projects. Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative working environment. Professional development and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about software engineering and want to be part of a team shaping the future of defence technologies, we encourage you to apply! Apply now to become part of my client's More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Up to £65 per hour
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Senior Software Engineer

Reading, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Core Talent Recruitment
Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems Outside IR35 Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract (Extension Likely!) We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced navigation systems. You'll take ownership of key features, working on real-time embedded software that powers innovative technology. What You'll Be Doing … Develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for real-time systems. Work with communication protocols and hardware interfaces. Lead system architecture and algorithm development. Carry out hardware-in-the-loop testing. Drive code efficiency, reusability, and best practices. Collaborate across hardware, software, and customer teams. Mentor junior engineers and support customer projects. What You'll Bring: Strong C/… C++ skills for embedded Linux systems. Experience with cross-compiling, virtualisation, and Docker. Familiarity with Matlab and software engineering best practices. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Degree in Engineering, Software, Robotics, Physics, Maths, or equivalent experience. PhD is a plus but not required. Why Join? Outside IR35. Hybrid working. 12-month contract with strong chance of extension. Work More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 60 - 70 Hourly
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Software Engineer
10th Percentile
£400
25th Percentile
£470
Median
£600
75th Percentile
£825
90th Percentile
£875