1 to 25 of 120 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

Software Engineering Lead - Digital Engineering Location: Reading - Hybrid (minimum 50% onsite) Rate: £70-£80 per hour, Inside IR35 Contract: 6-month rolling contract Clearance: Active SC clearance mandatory; DV clearance highly desirable Eligibility: Sole UK Nationals only The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer … Digital Engineering/Software Engineering to support the technical delivery of complex Software Factory projects across sensitive MOD, Defence and aerospace programmes . This is a hands-on technical delivery role, acting as the key interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management. You will coordinate ...

Enterprise Architect (Digital Engineering/Software Engineering) Location: Reading, Berkshire Rate: Up to £91.75/hour Security clearance: Active SC is mandatory Overview We're recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across sensitive Ministry of Defence … aerospace programmes . This contract role will focus on integrating a Software Factory solution within a wider Digital Engineering environment-enabling secure, compliant delivery across the full lifecycle, including Digital Thread and Digital Twin outcomes. What you'll be doing Own and maintain high-level and low-level ...

Software Engineer - Strategic Engineering, Cyber Security Location: Sheffield (3 days per week onsite mandatory) Contract End Date: 22 September 2027 Rate: £411 per day via Umbrella company About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Software Engineer to join a Strategic Engineering team … within Cyber Security. This role is ideal for a strong software engineer who enjoys building production-grade applications, backend services, APIs, developer tooling, and automation solutions that support enterprise-scale cyber security and data platforms. This is a software engineering-focused position with significant hands-on development ...

Enterprise Architect (Digital Engineering/Software Engineering) Location: Reading, Berkshire Rate: Up to £91.75/hour Security clearance: Active SC is mandatory Overview We're recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across sensitive Ministry of Defence … aerospace programmes . This contract role will focus on integrating a Software Factory solution within a wider Digital Engineering environment-enabling secure, compliant delivery across the full lifecycle, including Digital Thread and Digital Twin outcomes. What you'll be doing Own and maintain high-level and low-level ...

Enterprise Architect (Digital Engineering/Software Engineering) Location: Reading, Berkshire Rate: Up to £91.75/hour Security clearance: Active SC is mandatory Overview We're recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across sensitive Ministry of Defence ...

Technical Delivery Manager Digital Software Engineering Reading HQ 3-4 days a week onsite **Active SC Clearance is mandatory** Up to £80.55 p/h Inside IR35 Im currently looking for an experienced security cleared Technical Delivery Manager to support the technical delivery of software engineering and digital engineering projects within a highly regulated UK Defence & Aerospace environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who can bridge the gap between engineering teams and project/delivery management, providing technical leadership, coordinating engineering activity and driving projects through to successful delivery. What ...

firmware is robust, safe, and meets all system requirements. This spans the entire validation spectrum, from Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) to deep, hands-on testing on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators. Success in this role is measured by the reliability … coverage, establish automated regression pipelines, and provide the rigorous verification evidence required by ISO 26262. You will work as a core partner alongside BMS software developers, base software engineers, and systems engineers to catch defects early and clear the software for production release. --- Key Responsibilities: Define, develop ...

currently supporting a product-focused organisation that is investing heavily in modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development and spec-driven engineering. They're looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a highly collaborative team where engineers are encouraged to influence technical decisions, contribute … architecture discussions, and help shape how software is built. This is an environment where engineering judgement is valued, ownership is encouraged, and teams are focused on delivering meaningful outcomes rather than simply completing tasks. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working across the full software ...

than an integration role . You will design and implement sophisticated AI systems from the ground up, make architecture-level decisions, write production-quality software and own features through to deployment. The focus is on turning rapidly evolving AI capabilities into reliable, scalable systems that deliver measurable value … system reliability. Take end-to-end ownership of technical workstreams, from architecture and implementation through to deployment. Make systems-level design decisions and establish engineering patterns for other developers to follow. Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer to ensure the systems you build can be maintained and extended ...

client is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its engineering team, developing low-level embedded software for electrification applications including battery management, power conversion and electric vehicle control systems. This Contract role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership while delivering robust software for high-integrity, real-time systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation and testing of embedded software platforms for real-time microcontroller systems Develop low-level and application-level software using C, C++ and assembly Design modular, scalable and reusable software components, including device drivers, communication ...

C++/QT Software Engineer (SC Cleared) 12 Months initial contract On site in Bristol 5 Days per week £481 Pay per day (Inside IR35) ***Please note - Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC clearance and be a Sole … British National *** Overview My client, in the defence sector are looking for an experienced C++/Qt Software Engineer to join a team developing software solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems. You will be responsible for developing a new software Console product to replace ...

Birmingham, 60% Hybrid Role Type: 12 months Salary: Depending on experience Role Overview: We are looking for highly experienced Senior Java Developers/Senior Software Engineers who can hit the ground running and take a strong technical leadership role within an Agile engineering environment. Required Skills and Experience … Kafka experience Hands-on MongoDB experience Experience designing and developing robust, scalable and production-ready applications Strong automated testing and integration experience Experience with software architecture, technical design and system integration Strong understanding of application resilience, availability and operational stability Senior-level expectations: This is not simply a Senior ...

Technical Delivery Manager Digital Software Engineering Reading HQ 3-4 days a week onsite Active SC Clearance is mandatory Up to £80.55 p/h Inside IR35 Im currently looking for an experienced security cleared Technical Delivery Manager to support the technical delivery of software engineering and digital engineering projects within a highly regulated UK Defence & Aerospace environment click apply for full job details ...

Senior Integration Software Engineer – Contract Location: Leeds/Wakefield – hybrid, with at least 1 day per week onsite and occasional regional travel Rate: £395 per day – Inside IR35 Contract: 1 September 2026 to 16 November 2026 Hours: Full-time We are looking for a Senior Integration Software Engineer … tests Working within Agile delivery and CI/CD environments Producing technical, API and interface documentation Supporting code reviews and maintaining high software engineering standards Essential Experience Strong enterprise software engineering and systems integration background Commercial experience with FHIR Commercial experience with HL7 v2.x Strong RESTful ...

C++ Software Engineer - 12 Month Contract Bristol | 5 Days Onsite | £65-70 per hour (Inside IR35) | Initial 12 Month Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join a highly regarded engineering organisation working on complex, safety-critical defence systems. You will … play a key role in the redevelopment of an existing software console application, creating a modern, maintainable and verifiable solution from the ground up. This is a greenfield redevelopment project rather than an upgrade, offering the chance to have significant influence over the software architecture and technical direction. ...

Software Development Coach Location: mostly remote with occasional trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow required Contract: 12-months with possible extensions Day rate: Outside ir35 £450-£500 p/d Join a cross-functional engineering environment where youll help strengthen software development capability, improve delivery and reduce technical … operational risk. Work across multiple product and enablement teams, providing practical coaching, technical guidance and support to embed secure, resilient and maintainable engineering practices. What Youll Do Coach multiple agile teams to improve engineering capability, delivery effectiveness and technical decision-making. Identify and reduce technical debt, security, resilience ...

C# Software Engineer Bristol | 12-Month Contract | £65-£70 per Hour (Inside IR35) | 3 Days Onsite Our client, a leading engineering and technology organisation operating at the forefront of advanced defence and simulation systems, is seeking an experienced C# Software Engineer to join their growing team … digital twins, emulators and synthetic environments, helping to deliver advanced capability across design, integration, training, verification and validation activities. The Role As a C# Software Engineer, you will collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, develop and integrate high-performance simulation components. Working ...

Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some … most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software ...

Hybrid £550-£650 per day UK Security Clearance eligibility required An opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Rust Developer to join a growing engineering team working on next-generation, cutting-edge national defence technologies. This is a genuinely technical role for somebody with strong commercial Rust experience … comfortable working across secure systems, networking, distributed architectures and cryptography. Youll be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle designing and developing secure, high-performance software, solving complex technical problems and contributing to architecture and security decisions across highly sensitive systems. Benefits As a Rust Developer/Rust Engineer ...

Group is currently supporting a leading investment banking organisation in Glasgow with the appointment of an experienced Python Developer . You'll join an engineering-focused team responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining automated solutions across end-to-end (E2E) workflows . The role will involve building robust, scalable … solutions while supporting reliable deployment and operational excellence across the wider engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Python Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across application, automation and infrastructure layers. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality, scalable applications ...

Resourcer/Recruiter/Recruitment Consultant/IT/Technology/Software Engineering/Software Development/Resourcing/Sourcing/Agency recruitment/Based in Solihull I day per week/3-month FTC/£30,000/Immediate start. Solihull/Remote | 3-Month … experienced IT Resourcer/Recruiter to join their internal recruitment team for an initial 3-month period, supporting a busy period of growth across Software Development and Engineering. The role is primarily remote, with 1 day per week in Solihull, so candidates must be Midlands-based. Key requirements: Previous ...

involve working onsite 3 days per week in Cheltenham The role will involve working on aerospace and defense systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects. As a Software Engineering Contractor, you will be expected to produce C/C++ code to internal software standards, develop and validate requirements, produce accurate design documentation, and complete thorough software testing. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Requirements definition, design, development, and verification ...

Principal Software Engineer: 6 Month Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid Type:6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about crafting exceptional software solutions. This is an incredible opportunity … join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: *Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across development function. *Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence ...

customer CRM platform from the ground up. The platform is currently in the discovery phase, making this a genuine greenfield opportunity to influence architecture, engineering standards and ways of working from the outset. The platform will support a range of customer interactions, including login issues, enquiries, complaints and wider … customer service activity. You'll work across multiple front-end and back-end engineering teams in an Agile environment. This is a hands-on engineering role - we're looking for someone who is an excellent Python engineer but can also influence, guide and share best practice across teams. ...

Contract Technical Project Manager - Hardware & Embedded Software - Belfast Rate: Up to £65 per hour, outside IR35 Location: Belfast - Hybrid working Contract Length : 6 months initially, with strong potential to extend Start Date: ASAP Technical Project Manager/Technical Program Manager required for a 6 month contract, working … within easy reach of both Belfast City and Belfast International Airports. This is a genuinely technical Project Manager role, overseeing a hardware and embedded software product through its full lifecycle - from concept and requirements, through validation and production readiness, to launch. You will be the key point of contact ...