Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,819 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,493 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, java and python.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £60,000 | £77,500 | £100,000 | 403 |
| GBP | day | £472 | £625 | £700 | 44 |
| USD | year | $166,100 | $192,750 | $215,000 | 38 |
| EUR | year | €96,850 | €113,850 | €124,845 | 15 |
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 1,179 · 20%
- Remote 364 · 6%
- Onsite 164 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 52% of the 638 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,668
- Lead 450
- Staff 216
- Principal 175
- Junior 145
- Middle 109
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 732
- 501-1000 employees 400
- 51-200 employees 201
- 11-50 employees 111
- 201-500 employees 34
- 1-10 employees 15
Java Developer - Camunda
Java Fullstack Developer building lending origination workflows with Camunda 8, Spring Boot backend, React frontend, and SQL, using TDD and CI/CD in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
Java Software Developer
Java Software Developer building cloud-native SaaS applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices on major cloud platforms for a London-based SME serving government and enterprise clients.
Lead Java Developer: Build a Modern Investment Platform (Hybrid)
Lead a team of Java developers building a state-of-the-art investments platform using Java, Spring, REST microservices, and cloud/container technologies in a hybrid model at Alderley Park.
Java Software Developer – Cloud-Native SaaS (Hybrid London)
Java Software Developer building cloud-native SaaS solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices deployed on AWS, GCP, or Azure, with hybrid work in London (2 days/week in office).
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer building a new state-of-the-art investments platform at Royal London, using enterprise Java/Spring, REST microservices, event streaming, NoSQL, cloud/containerisation, and TDD in a hybrid role.
Senior Python Developer - Quant Models AI Automation, Vice President
Senior Python developer building AI-enabled automation tooling and services for the quantitative model lifecycle (market and credit risk models) at Citi, using Python, pandas, NumPy, FastAPI, LLMs, and CI/CD in London.
Lead Web Application Developer
Lead Web Application Developer building a new state-of-the-art investments platform using Angular, TypeScript, and enterprise web technologies for a UK mutual life, pensions and investment company.
Software Engineer, Desktop
The Software Engineer will build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, focusing on performance, reliability, and integrating AI-powered features. The role involves designing responsive UIs and managing local state for real-time collaboration tools.
Senior Software Developer
Senior back-end developer builds and scales AI-powered publishing tools in Python/Java/Node.js, working with cloud platforms and data science teams to deliver high-performance services.
Lead Software Engineer
Hands-on technical leader owning design and execution of major products and systems across backend, frontend, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure for a Southeast Asian insurtech/fintech platform.
Staff Software Engineer
Staff Software Engineer at KIRA will own technical direction and execution for major products and systems, designing scalable systems across backend, frontend, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS
Join us to shape the future of identity and access management as you lead a team of passionate technologists. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, modernize critical platforms, and…
Senior Software Engineer
£90,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity awaits to join a global banking powerhouse as they seek to appoint an experienced Senior Software…
Senior Web Application Developer
Royal London is seeking a Senior Web Application Developer to build a new state-of-the-art investments platform using Angular, TypeScript, and modern web technologies. The role involves leading the development of enterprise-grade digital solutions within an agile environment.