1 to 25 of 112 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

SOFTWARE ENGINEER SOFTWARE ASSURANCE

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£67.47 - 67.47 per hour
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (SW ASSURANCE) – CONTRACT 12 MONTHS – HYBRID & BARROW in FURNESS Software Engineers will not only support their more junior colleagues but may also manage effort budgets, coach and mentor junior team members and make engineering decisions within their own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority. They … will be familiar with multiple software lifecycle phases and product domains and have developed a specialisation in the product domain of their team. Working autonomously, they will have the ability to carry out complex technical analyses and investigations they can prepare complex software specifications, designs, implementations or test ...

Senior Engineering Manager

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Senior Engineering Manager (AI) Growing people, teams, and modern engineering capability in an AI-enabled world We're looking for a Senior Engineering Manager (AI) to support, grow, and enable high-performing engineering teams , with a strong focus on AI-assisted development, engineering acceleration … modern ways of working . This is a senior, people-focused leadership role for someone who brings deep credibility from a software engineering background and is ready to lead through coaching, influence, and judgement rather than hands-on delivery. You'll play a key role in shaping ...

Senior AI DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Senior AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer Build and operate modern software systems where AI meets production reality We're looking for a Senior AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering capability working on complex, important software systems that increasingly embed AI to improve delivery, decision-making … operational effectiveness . This is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who enjoys operating across software development, DevOps, and modern cloud platforms . You won't be a people manager, but you will be a trusted senior engineer, shaping technical approaches, raising engineering standards ...

Digital Delivery Manager Senior

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Digital
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £600 per day
Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade … offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master/Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews ...

Senior Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Robert Half
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£400 - £500 per day
This is an initial 12-month contract, playing a key role in stabilising and improving a currently fragmented data architecture while introducing best-practice engineering and delivery standards. The role requires 1 day per week onsite in London. Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a clear, structured data … engineering framework Build, enhance, and maintain data pipelines within Snowflake Develop transformations and data models using DBT Orchestrate workflows using Apache Airflow Write clean, modular Python code for data engineering solutions Improve pipeline reliability, performance, and observability Introduce and embed CI/CD, testing, and deployment best practices ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Manpower
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£80 - £82.50 per hour
Role: Software Engineer Cheltenham (3-4 days on site) Rate : £82.50 Umbrella Duration : 6 Months Vacancy Details : Key Activities Software requirements analysis Software design Implementation (language is C) Module test and integration test Timing analysis, full software verification, authoring and execution of software test scripts … Essential Responsibilities Software Development (requirements, design, code) Software Verification (review, test, analysis.) Undertake Software engineering tasks as requested by team lead. Working to DO178-C Ability to analyse tasking and provide feedback if the task appears more complicated than first envisaged Qualifications/Requirements Previous experience ...

C++ Application Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Certain Advantage
Location
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£65.00 per hour
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/… pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine). There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). Contract ...

Lead AI DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer Technical leadership at the intersection of software, platforms, and AI We're seeking a Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering capability and play a central role in shaping how AI is embedded into real, production-grade software systems … through technical depth, architectural judgement, and delivery experience by setting direction, guiding teams, and making informed decisions as AI capabilities are integrated into modern software platforms. If you enjoy working where architecture, APIs, DevOps, and AI meet , and you care about building systems that are secure, operable, and genuinely ...

Machine Learning Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Rebel Recruitment
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
per day
deploying scalable machine learning models that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This role bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, turning prototypes into production-ready systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and pipelines in production environments Collaborate with data … scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into ML solutions Optimize model performance, scalability, and reliability Build and maintain data pipelines and feature engineering workflows Monitor and retrain models to ensure continued performance over time Implement best practices for version control, testing, and CI/ ...

Senior Software Engineer - Geospatial Data (Contract)

Hiring Organisation
Talent Locker
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Senior Software Engineer - Geospatial Data (Contract) Location: Farnborough (3 days per week onsite) Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: All candidates must be eligible for security clearance prior to appointment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong geospatial data … experience to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced data-driven and navigation-focused solutions within a complex operational environment. This role is suited to a hands-on software engineer with experience designing and developing scalable applications and services that work with geospatial datasets, spatial databases ...

Senior / Principal Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hays
Location
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£750.0 - £800.0 per day + Up to £800 per day (In scope of IR35)
seeking a highly experienced Senior/Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical assurance of complex software solutions across one or more domains.This is a hands-on senior technical role that sits close to delivery. The successful candidate will resolve cross-system challenges, assure engineering quality … mentor software engineers across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives, considering both internal and external system impacts Provide technical quality assurance over the work of other engineers, including design, code quality, and adherence to standards Resolve complex, cross-domain and inter-system technical ...

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Python)

Hiring Organisation
Morgan McKinley
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Senior Software Engineer (Java/Python/Cloud & AI) We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team building scalable, cloud-native applications and AI-powered solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment. You'll work as part of an agile engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and improving critical platforms used across a large global organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll contribute across architecture, development, optimisation, and operational excellence while helping shape the future direction of modern AI-enabled systems. What ...

Lead Informatica Developer - hybrid, Newcastle, SC Cleared

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600 - £700 per day + Inside IR35, Negotiable rate
Lead Informatica Developer 2-3 days Newcastle SC Responsibilities: As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored … solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Informatica Administration is required. Advanced proficiency in Custom Application Development, Software Design & Solutions, and Software Engineering is suggested. Design innovative software architectures that meet project requirements and enhance user experience. Collaborate with ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
McGregor Boyall
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python/AWS Location: London, Victoria Embankment (5 days onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Day rate: Circa £750 per day (Inside IR35) A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Java/Python Engineer to join a high-performing Asset Management Research … Technology team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud and AI-driven platforms within a fast-paced agile engineering environment. You will play a key role in developing scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives, including RAG-based ...

Embedded ADA Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Embedded ADA Software Engineer Bristol – Full Time Onsite £68.00 per hour 12-Month Contract (Extension Possible) Must be able to obtain SC Overview of the Department Join a team working at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure and highly reliable products to customers. The department … develops advanced safety-critical software within a rigorous, standards-driven engineering environment. The Role You will work across the full software engineering lifecycle, from engaging with Systems teams on requirements discussions and change requests through to integration, qualification and software release. This is a hands ...

DV Cleared DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 82 Hourly
initial contract Rate: 82ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a DV Cleared Software/DevOps Engineer for an initial 6-month contract, based on-site in Worcester. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualise, develop, and release … software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting and reviewing customer feedback to enhance user experience. Suggesting alterations to workflow in order to improve ...

DIG Application Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Christchurch, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£80.00 per hour
month contract with full-time onsite working requirements. The position supports various MoD projects, ensuring the operational readiness and integration of complex software systems. Key Responsibilities: Designing, coding, and testing bespoke complex software products Identifying and resolving issues in a production environment Adhering to software engineering … Requirements: Proficient in C# and Visual Studio Experience with Windows Forms and .Net Framework Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Understanding of the Software Lifecycle Experience with configuration management and version control Deploying software in virtual environments Technical documentation production Keen to learn and develop skills Preferred ...

Fullstack AI Developer (Java/Python) - Investment Bank

Hiring Organisation
Robert Walters
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£600 - £800 per day
Join a high-profile greenfield initiative within a globally recognised financial institution, building next-generation research and data platforms powered by cloud-native engineering and AI.This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge programme delivering scalable, AI-driven solutions across modern AWS infrastructure, React front ends … PAYE) Join a high-profile greenfield initiative within a globally recognised financial institution, building next-generation research and data platforms powered by cloud-native engineering and AI.This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge programme delivering scalable, AI-driven solutions across modern AWS infrastructure, React front ends ...

Senior Java Engineer (AWS, REST, SOAP) - Hybrid - Sussex

Hiring Organisation
Salt Search
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £700 per day
days per week (Tues + Wed) Start: ASAP My new client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong engineering discipline, independent problem-solving ability, and a commitment to building robust, scalable systems. … will work across modern cloud-native architectures, contribute to API and microservices development, and help drive best practices across the engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot. Build and optimise RESTful APIs and contribute to GraphQL service development. Develop cloud-native ...

React Front End Developer

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£250 - £365 per day
Currently looking for a React Front End Developer for one of our clients in London. As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will use modern frameworks and agile practices … within your immediate team and across multiple teams is a critical part of this role. Advanced proficiency in React.js is required. Intermediate proficiency in Software Design & Solutions and Software Engineering is suggested, along with advanced proficiency in React Native. Take ownership of specific software components ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Saab UK
Location
Hull, North Humberside, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This a 6 Months Contract Role. You'll join Saab UK's Public … Safety Solutions business unit where we develop and deploy Command, Control, and Communication (C3) and a team dedicated to developing mission-critical software solutions that help police, fire and rescue services, ambulance dispatchers, airports, and public transport agencies coordinate and respond to incidents that matter. As a Software ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£56 - £74/hour
Title: Software Engineer Manchester, UK Hybrid (once/week) 6month contract with Potential Extension Day rate - 56GBP/Hour Inside IR35 Software Engineer We are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who builds with a "Full-Ownership" mindset. In this role, you aren't just writing … teams on system scalability. Solve & Improve: Lead incident response (RCA) and identify structural improvements to boost system performance. The Requirements 5 Years of broad software engineering experience. Proficient in building applications with a focus on data security and integrity. Experienced in System Design and Production Operations (Incident Management ...

Software Engineer - Simulation

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Yeovil, Somerset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£50 - 60 per hour + Outside IR35
Software Engineer - Simulation Location: Yeovil , 2 days a week on site Duration: 12 Months + Rate: Up to £60 p/h Ltd Outside IR35 SC Clearance required. Support development of synthetic environments for both crewed and un-crewed rotary wing platforms within the LH Engineering function. Suitable … applicants will have experience in the following areas: C++ Software Engineering Experience working in the aerospace domain. Experience working in an aerospace platform simulation team highly desirable. Experience with the following tools beneficial: Visual Studio Simulink For all applicants, the ability to work well in a team ...

SC Cleared - ADA Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 68 Hourly
68ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an SC Cleared, Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of cutting … edge command and control software for maritime missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Engaging with the Systems team to discuss requirement changes and updates Participating in the entire software engineering lifecycle Ensuring high standards in coding, process, and documentation for safety-critical software Involvement with qualification and software ...

DIG Integration Engineer

Hiring Organisation
FBI &TMT
Location
Christchurch, Dorset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
Up to £80 per hour
will encompass a range of responsibilities within the Defence and Security domain, specifically supporting DIG - Integration Engineer - Risk & Assurance. Core Responsibilities O/S & Software Build: Build, configure, and integrate Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 operating systems alongside COTS and bespoke software. Automation & Scripting: Utilise PowerShell to install … configure, and streamline software deployments. Troubleshooting: Perform robust fault-finding and issue resolution within a production environment to successful conclusion. Engineering Best Practices: Adhere to rigorous software engineering practices, conduct peer reviews, and mentor junior engineers within the team. Documentation & Reporting: Produce clear, concise technical documentation ...