1 to 25 of 97 Contract Software Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA) 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using ADA? Do you have experience in Embedded Software? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Embedded Software Engineer (ADA), 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 the company and industry. You will be involved in: Developing Real Time Embedded Software in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded Software Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem, and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results, and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes Documenting the Software Your skillset may include: Experience developing in the ADA More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer (C) 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £68ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using C? Do you have experience in Embedded Software? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Embedded Software Engineer (C), 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 the company and industry. You will be involved in: Developing, integrating, and testing embedded Software … using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes Documentation and Design work in UML Your skillset may include: Experience with C Programming Language Experience testing software products for ARM based multi-core processing platforms Experience with communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience with DOORS Experience with test tools and techniques in both More ❯

On 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 for 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 engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to … development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency More ❯

On 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 for 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 engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to … development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - £65 per … Responsibilities: This is a very 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 wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - 65 per … Responsibilities: This is a very 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 wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - £65 per … Responsibilities: This is a very 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 wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives … based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles. Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient data More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives … based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles. Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient data More ❯

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 ❯

Software Engineer - Remote - 6 months - up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to transform commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform that automates workflows, integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, and delivers smarter, scalable processes. What You'll Do: Develop back-end services and APIs powering AI automation … PowerPoint. Collaborate with the founding team to streamline data processing and reporting. Mentor engineers and help shape the platform's architecture. What We're Looking For: 4+ years in software engineering (start-up or SaaS preferred). Strong Python & C# skills; API and cloud architecture experience (Azure a plus). Experience with Excel add-ins or Office JS APIs More ❯

Software Engineer (AI Focused) | 6 Month Contract | Remote (UK only) I'm partnering with an innovative AI-driven start-up that's transforming how data and reporting are handled across the commercial real estate industry. We're looking for a Software Engineer with a strong back-end focus and full-stack versatility - someone who thrives in … direction. Location: Remote (UK only) Contract: 6 Months (likely extension) Rate: £375-425 p/day (OIR35) Start date: ASAP What we're looking for: 4+ years' experience in software engineering (SaaS or start-up background preferred) Strong proficiency in Python and C#, with hands-on experience in API design and cloud architecture (Azure). Experience with Excel add More ❯

Software Engineer (AI Focused) | 6 Month Contract | Remote (UK only) I'm partnering with an innovative AI-driven start-up that's transforming how data and reporting are handled across the commercial real estate industry. We're looking for a Software Engineer with a strong back-end focus and full-stack versatility - someone who thrives in … direction. Location: Remote (UK only) Contract: 6 Months (likely extension) Rate: £375-425 p/day (OIR35) Start date: ASAP What we're looking for: 4+ years' experience in software engineering (SaaS or start-up background preferred) Strong proficiency in Python and C#, with hands-on experience in API design and cloud architecture (Azure). Experience with Excel add More ❯

Software Engineer Special Purpose Machinery Milton Keynes (On-site) 12-month contract Outside IR35 available We re supporting a special purpose machine builder in Milton Keynes with the appointment of three Software Engineers for a long-term contract assignment. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering complex automation projects for high-precision machinery. … IR35). Location: On-site in Milton Keynes, Monday to Thursday. Remote: Fridays are remote working. Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extension. If you're an experienced software engineer looking for a technically engaging contract in the automation or machinery sector, this could be a great fit. More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a … . Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a … wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a … . Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a … wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and More ❯

Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £65/hour (Umbrella) OR £49.70/hour (+£7.22/hour Holiday pay) Work Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed hours available We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who … is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing engineering programmes. This role involves the development, verification, and integration of embedded software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded … software using C for real-time systems. Contribute to verification activities to ensure robust and reliable software delivery. Support integration of software on ARM-based processing platforms. Produce and review technical documentation, including design specifications. Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with project goals. Apply software engineering best practices and adhere to relevant industry standards. More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive Safety) Hybrid - Hethel A leading automotive technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to establish and manage the development environment for its next-generation safety-critical systems. This position will involve setting up and qualifying embedded toolchains, defining software processes in line with ISO 26262, and supporting the entire safety … lifecycle from requirements to validation. Essential Skills: Strong understanding of the ISO 26262 functional safety lifecycle, including ASIL levels and software tool qualification. Experience setting up embedded toolchains , including compilers, debuggers, and CI/CD for embedded systems. Proficiency with model-based design tools such as MATLAB and Simulink . Solid knowledge of real-time operating systems ( RTOS ) like … C++ compliance and using static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, QAC). Proven experience with requirements traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama . Hands-on experience with embedded software integration and validation in SIL, PIL, or HIL environments . This is an urgent role, and the hiring team is actively shortlisting candidates. Please apply with your CV or More ❯

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking the expertise of a Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer. The selected candidate will deliver real-time solutions for advanced in-house weapons. The engineer will be part of a team responsible for the entire software product, from design, development, building, integration, and … testing to support. As a Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer, the successful candidate will join the Embedded Software team in Bristol. They will work towards developing real-time software solutions for Missile Units and Subsystems produced internally. Key Responsibilities: As a Low Level & Security software engineer, you will be responsible for developing one or … more of our internally developed security solutions and bespoke product lines throughout its/their life cycle. What do you need?: Required: Embedded C programming & debugging Hardware/software integration experience Experience working to standards Experience with ARM processors Basic Linux skills Desirable Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, and testing) Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very 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. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very 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. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very 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. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary More ❯

Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level … minimum) Overview This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software using … C for real-time applications. Implement and debug bare-metal software solutions. Develop software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle. Ensure software More ❯

Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level … minimum) Overview This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software using … C for real-time applications. Implement and debug bare-metal software solutions. Develop software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle. Ensure software More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … . Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a … wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be More ❯