Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 6,045 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,534 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 | £78,000 | £100,000 | 392 |
| 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 1,260 · 21%
- Remote 426 · 7%
- Onsite 179 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 684 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,746
- Lead 456
- Staff 228
- Principal 185
- Junior 146
- Middle 107
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 774
- 501-1000 employees 422
- 51-200 employees 205
- 11-50 employees 117
- 201-500 employees 44
- 1-10 employees 14
Python Developer
Build and deploy scalable cloud solutions using AWS and Python, collaborating with DevOps, architects, and product managers to create resilient infrastructure.
Python Developer
Builds Python backend services and React frontends that connect to Databricks SQL and Delta Lake, writing ETL pipelines with PySpark and optimizing cloud costs on Azure/AWS.
Python Developer
Build and scale cloud-native back-end services using Python and AWS serverless tech (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway) for a fintech startup.
Lead Python Developer
Lead a Python team building user-centred digital solutions for clients, mentoring engineers and owning delivery pipelines using cloud, DevOps, and microservices.
Lead Python Developer
Lead Python Developer builds scalable data platforms and reporting tools for an ETF-focused fintech, using Python, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI.
Senior Software Engineer
Senior engineer building cloud-native SaaS and on-prem software for oil & gas decision-making, using Java, C#, Python, TypeScript, and cloud platforms like Azure/AWS.
Software Engineer
Build cloud-native and on-prem software used by energy companies to model reservoirs, plan wells, and optimize production; core stack includes Java, C#, Python, .NET, React, Azure/AWS, and Kubernetes.
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
Senior engineer building reliability frameworks and observability tooling for a payments platform, reducing downtime and improving operational confidence in a cloud environment.
Software Engineer
Develops and optimizes C/C++ software for 5G NR Physical Layer systems, focusing on real-time performance and embedded ARM-based platforms.
Software Developer
Develops backend software in Java with Spring Boot and Hibernate, working with MySQL/PostgreSQL and Git, while collaborating on tickets, code reviews, and customer solutions.
Trainee Software Developer
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Senior Software Engineer- Store Operations
Build and maintain scalable retail software systems for millions of customers, using Kotlin, Clean Architecture, and DevOps practices.
Lead Software Developer
Lead a software team building scalable fleet-management products using .NET, Azure, SQL, and caching, while overseeing SDLC, CI/CD, and third-party integrations.
Software Development Engineer II
Builds and maintains travel-focused software systems, writing clean, modular code and collaborating with teams to solve technical challenges in a cloud-based environment.
Software Engineer III
Build and maintain secure, high-performance SWIFT/CLS messaging infrastructure in Java/Python, automating deployments and troubleshooting payments systems that process millions of daily transactions.