Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 6,030 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,532 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 | 395 |
| 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 34%
- ai 31%
- python 31%
- java 30%
- api 29%
- ci-cd 24%
- aws 23%
- agile 23%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,260 · 21%
- Remote 424 · 7%
- Onsite 179 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 684 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,739
- Lead 456
- Staff 228
- Principal 185
- Junior 147
- Middle 107
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 774
- 501-1000 employees 422
- 51-200 employees 201
- 11-50 employees 117
- 201-500 employees 36
- 1-10 employees 14
Sr Software Engineer I
Senior Software Engineer builds and enhances Cority’s EHS+ platform using .NET, microservices, and AI tools like GitHub Copilot, while collaborating with product teams to deliver scalable, secure software for enterprise clients.
Python Developer
Develop and maintain Python-based automation, backend services, and tooling for large-scale telecom network operations, including REST APIs and monitoring tools.
Senior Software Engineer (.NET)
Senior .NET engineer building and modernising cloud-native apps on AWS, using AI-assisted tools and Terraform, while improving legacy .NET Framework systems.
Principal Software Engineer, Systems
Principal Software Engineer building Python/React systems and AWS cloud infrastructure for aviation mission-critical software under UK security clearance.
Java Developer
Build and enhance enterprise-scale Java applications in an Agile team, working on a high-profile delivery programme with hybrid office requirements.
Test Application Developer
Are you a Test Applications engineer who loves solving complex technical challenges and shaping real‑world products? As a Test Applications Developer at A-Safe you will design, develop, and maintain software for…
MAST-U Infrastructure and Software Engineer
Develop and maintain Linux/Windows-based software and IT infrastructure for MAST-U fusion energy diagnostics, including data acquisition systems, network switches, and storage servers.