Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom

There are 5,804 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,480 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, java and python.

Salary

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
GBPyear£60,000£77,500£100,000403
GBPday£472£625£70044
USDyear$166,100$192,750$215,00038
EURyear€96,850€113,850€124,84515

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

  • cloud 33%
  • java 30%
  • python 30%
  • ai 30%
  • api 28%
  • ci-cd 24%
  • agile 22%
  • aws 22%

How the work is done

  • Hybrid 1,171 · 20%
  • Remote 369 · 6%
  • Onsite 164 · 3%

Visa sponsorship offered in 52% of the 639 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 1,667
  • Lead 446
  • Staff 215
  • Principal 174
  • Junior 145
  • Middle 110

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 731
  • 501-1000 employees 400
  • 51-200 employees 201
  • 11-50 employees 111
  • 201-500 employees 34
  • 1-10 employees 15
5,804 jobs
Vix Technology & Kuba
7 months ago

Senior Java Developer

Open 23d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Make The Connection. Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in…
amberlabs
7 months ago

Lead Software Developer

Open 70d HybridUKLead Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Lead Software Developer • Hybrid Working – Manchester based (1 day/week in office) • 12 Months FTC The Company At Amber Labs, we are a cutting‑edge UK technology consultancy that empowers autonomy, promotes…

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docker Backed by Y Combinator
7 months ago

Principal Software Engineer, Docker Agents (London)

Open 79d RemoteUKFull-timePrincipal H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

About Docker Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest…

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universalquantum
7 months ago

Software Engineer (Modelling & Simulations)

Open 79d UK Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until…

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universalquantum
8 months ago

Software Engineer (Compilers)

Open 79d UK Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

At Universal Quantum , we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until…

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Morningstar
8 months ago

Software Engineer Mid Level C++ (Fix term 1 year)

Open 47d HybridUKContractMiddle
United Kingdom

About Morningstar: Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets. Our offerings include a wide range…

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Docker Backed by Y Combinator
8 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Docker Agents (London)

Open 19d RemoteUKSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies,…

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Pico Technology
8 months ago

Senior Software Development Engineer C++

Open 22d UKSenior Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Your role As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary Product Line team, working within an Agile framework to deliver high quality software for our global customers. You…
picotech
8 months ago

Senior Software Development Engineer C++

Open 76d HybridUKSenior
United Kingdom

Your role As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary Product Line team, working within an Agile framework to deliver high quality software for our global customers. You…

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Margo
8 months ago

C# / .NET Developer – Front Office, Electronic & Low Latency Trading Systems

Open 23d UK
United Kingdom

C# / .NET Developer – Front Office, Electronic & Low Latency Trading Systems Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunities MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise…

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Margo
8 months ago

C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading (HFT Systems)

Open 20d UK
United Kingdom

C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading (HFT Systems) Join MARGO in the UK (London) – High Performance Trading Environments MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering elite software engineering expertise to the most…

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Margo
8 months ago

Java Developer – Front Office / Trading Systems

Open 22d UK
United Kingdom

Java Developer – Front Office / Trading Systems Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunity* MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services…

java
Bauer Media Outdoor
8 months ago

Senior Software Engineer

Open 23d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Our mission is to create tech that makes a difference, empowers teams, delights customers, and shapes the media world of tomorrow We’re one of the leading media advertising companies with over 33,000 advertising sites…
margo-group
8 months ago

C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading (HFT Systems)

Open 76d HybridUK
United Kingdom

C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading (HFT Systems) Join MARGO in the UK (London) – High Performance Trading Environments MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering elite software engineering expertise to the most…

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margo-group
8 months ago

Java Developer – Front Office / Trading Systems

Open 76d HybridUK
United Kingdom

Java Developer – Front Office / Trading Systems Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunity* MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services…

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margo-group
8 months ago

C# / .NET Developer – Front Office, Electronic & Low Latency Trading Systems

Open 76d HybridUK
United Kingdom

C# / .NET Developer – Front Office, Electronic & Low Latency Trading Systems Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunities MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT…

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Talos Backed by Y CombinatorBacked by a16z
8 months ago

Software Engineer, Trading Connectivity, London

Open 79d UKFull-time
United Kingdom

Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem.…

java requirements-gathering
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talos-trading
8 months ago

Software Engineer, Trading Connectivity, London

Open 76d UK H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem.…

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American Bureau of Shipping
8 months ago

Software Engineer, Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Open 74d UKFull-time H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

ABS is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join our Applied Artificial IntelIigence (AI) Practice Team. In this full-time role, you will design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that move beyond research…

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
8 months ago

Software Engineer, Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Open 69d UKFull-time H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

ABS is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join our Applied Artificial IntelIigence (AI) Practice Team. In this full-time role, you will design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that move beyond research…

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