Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 6,123 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,479 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, ai and python.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £60,000 | £77,750 | £100,000 | 390 |
| GBP | day | £465 | £625 | £700 | 43 |
| USD | year | $166,100 | $192,750 | $215,000 | 38 |
| EUR | year | €102,500 | €113,850 | €124,845 | 14 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 35%
- ai 32%
- python 31%
- java 30%
- api 29%
- ci-cd 24%
- aws 23%
- agile 23%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,275 · 21%
- Remote 427 · 7%
- Onsite 189 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 54% of the 684 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,763
- Lead 464
- Staff 232
- Principal 190
- Junior 150
- Middle 108
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 776
- 501-1000 employees 422
- 51-200 employees 205
- 11-50 employees 116
- 201-500 employees 44
- 1-10 employees 14
Senior Java Developer - BSS/OSS - HYBRID
Build and optimize enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices, with REST APIs, Kubernetes, and Angular frontends in an Agile team.
Senior Java Developer - Enterprise Microservices (Hybrid)
Senior Java Developer building and scaling enterprise microservices in a cloud-native, Agile environment while mentoring junior engineers.
Senior Java Developer — Hybrid Cloud & AI Innovator
Senior Java developer building secure, scalable Java/JEE apps for UK public-sector and defence clients using Spring, CI/CD and modern DevOps practices.
Senior Java Developer — Hybrid, Own the Product & Impact
Own and evolve a core Java-based product, shaping its roadmap and delivering features while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.
Senior Java Developer for Scalable Telecom BSS/OSS
Senior Java developer building and scaling Cerillion’s telecom BSS/OSS products using Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and Kubernetes.
Data Pipelines Software Engineer: Real-Time Analytics
Build and maintain production data pipelines and real-time streaming integrations for a fintech platform, using Python and SQL to support forecasting and analytics.
Liferay with Java Developer - Surrey (IT) in Redhill - Nexus Jobs Limited
Builds and maintains enterprise Java applications using Liferay and J2EE for a UK-based contract role in Redhill.
JD Java Developer Intern Placement London, UK
Build and maintain Java-based backend services using Spring Boot and SQL, collaborating in a small team while learning professional development practices.
Java Developer – Systematic Hedge Fund (London / Hybrid)
Build and maintain trading systems and back-office software in Java, with exposure to Python and MATLAB in a hybrid London office.
Hybrid Java Developer - Subsurface Apps & Secure Coding
Develops subsurface evaluation software in Java, focusing on secure coding and API integration for geoscience applications.
Java Developer - Spring Microservices, Agile, CI/CD
Builds and maintains Java Spring Boot microservices for government and corporate digital services using Agile and CI/CD.
Java Developer with React — Front Office Trading Tools
Build real-time trading tools in Java and React for a global markets front-office platform, collaborating with business teams to deliver regulatory and sales-enablement features.
Java Developer - Low-Latency Microservices (FIX/CLOUD)
Builds low-latency Java microservices for financial trading using Spring Boot and cloud infrastructure in a 12-month Belfast-based role.
Contract Angular & Java Developer — London (Stratford)
Build and maintain Angular frontends with TypeScript while integrating Java backend services, following agile practices and DevOps workflows.
Trading Desk Rapid Java Developer – FinTech, Hybrid
Build and maintain trading framework software in Java and JavaScript, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver rapid front-office solutions in a fast-paced finance environment.