Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 6,067 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,529 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 1,269 · 21%
- Remote 423 · 7%
- Onsite 179 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 689 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,747
- Lead 460
- Staff 227
- Principal 187
- Junior 145
- Middle 110
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 774
- 501-1000 employees 424
- 51-200 employees 201
- 11-50 employees 117
- 201-500 employees 36
- 1-10 employees 16
Software Go Developer
Build and maintain scalable, resilient backend services in Go for client projects, using cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices while collaborating in a fast-paced consultancy.
Global Banking & Markets - Software Engineer - Vice President - London
Build a cloud-native, event-driven trade ledger for Goldman Sachs’ Equities business using Java, Kafka, and AI coding assistants to modernize core financial systems.
Senior Java Developer (Azure)
Build and mentor a team to deliver scalable Java services on Azure using Spring, Kafka, Kubernetes and DevOps practices.
.NET Software Developer
Build and maintain .NET web/desktop software for industrial automation products, primarily in Azure, while collaborating with customers and supporting live systems.
Software Developer - DV Cleared - Various Locations
Build and secure CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and cloud-native platforms for a Defence & Security client, integrating security into engineering workflows.
Software Engineer (DSP)
Develop real-time embedded firmware in C for DSP processors in premium audio systems, prototyping algorithms and optimizing audio pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer
Build and maintain software for education-focused electronic health records, mentoring junior engineers and driving technical best practices across agile and waterfall environments.
Experienced Software Developer
Builds robust Java/C++ software for high-stakes government and defence projects, working on-site with clients and mentoring junior developers.
Software Engineer III - AIML Experimentation, Observability and Governance
Build and maintain scalable, secure full-stack systems at JPMorganChase, using AWS, Terraform, and AI coding tools to deliver production-grade software and responsible AI workflows.
Lead Software Engineer - Java, React, AI
Lead a team building scalable Java/Angular microservices for JPMorganChase’s fintech systems, set engineering standards, and integrate AI-assisted tools while mentoring engineers.
Software Engineer
Build and scale the customer-facing React interfaces for AI-driven Virtual Agents that automate complex workflows, turning early prototypes into polished, reusable product surfaces.
Staff / Senior Software Engineer
Build and scale AI-powered virtual agents that automate complex workflows for midmarket clients, bridging ML, product, and platform engineering to productize services and improve automation accuracy.
Lead Software Engineer
Lead a full-stack team building and operating a cloud-based PRIIP documentation and reporting platform for financial products, using TypeScript/Node.js, React, Java/Kotlin, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Lead Software Engineer - Java
Lead a team building low-latency risk-intelligence screening systems in Java, collaborating with architects and product owners to deliver secure, scalable compliance platforms on AWS with Kubernetes and DynamoDB.
Software Developer
Build and maintain business-critical web apps using C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Angular/JavaScript in an Agile team.