Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom

There are 5,892 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,548 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, python and ai.

Salary

Currency	Period	25th	Median	75th	Postings
GBP	year	£60,000	£77,500	£100,000	406
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%
python 30%
ai 30%
java 30%
api 28%
ci-cd 23%
aws 22%
agile 22%

How the work is done

Hybrid 1,195 · 20%
Remote 381 · 6%
Onsite 166 · 3%

Visa sponsorship offered in 51% of the 636 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

Senior 1,704
Lead 442
Staff 214
Principal 179
Junior 146
Middle 114

Who is hiring

1000+ employees 726
501-1000 employees 402
51-200 employees 204
11-50 employees 112
201-500 employees 36
1-10 employees 15

5,892 jobs

Matchtech

2 weeks ago

Senior/Principal Software Engineer

HybridUKFull-timePrincipal

United Kingdom

Lead embedded software engineering for safety-critical systems, designing drivers, protocols, and HMIs while defining architectures and driving integration and verification across the full lifecycle.

Embedded Software

Technical Futures Ltd

2 weeks ago

Principal C++ Software Engineer

HybridUKPrincipal

United Kingdom

Leads C++ development for radar data processing systems on Windows, applying strong math skills to complex data workflows.

C++

KoBold Metals

2 weeks ago

Software Engineer (All Levels)

Open 76d RemoteWorldwideFull-time

Builds AI-driven data pipelines and tools for mineral exploration, embedding with geologists to solve ambiguous problems in geospatial data and field operations using Python, Django, React, and AWS.

AI AWS Cloud Containerization Data Pipelines +8 skills

150 000 – 240 000 $

LANCESOFT LTD

2 weeks ago

Senior Java Developer

UKContractSenior

United Kingdom

A 12-month contract Senior Java Developer role in Manchester, designing and building reusable libraries and services using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, and MongoDB, while mentoring junior team members. BPSS clearance eligibility required.

AWS Java Kafka MongoDB Spring

LANCESOFT LTD

2 weeks ago

Java Developer

UKContract

United Kingdom

Java Developer on a 12-month contract developing and maintaining citizen service software products, with 60% office attendance across Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham and government security clearance requirements.

Java

Spectrum IT

2 weeks ago

Java Developer

UK Licensed UK sponsor

United Kingdom

This Java Developer role involves building and maintaining enterprise-level web, CMS, and eCommerce platforms for a marine technology company. The position focuses on backend development using Java, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and API integrations within an Agile environment.

E-commerce Java

50 000 – 55 000 £

Bright Purple Resourcing

2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

UKSenior

United Kingdom

The Senior Software Engineer will join a core product team in the energy and renewables sector to develop and maintain a real-time data engine. The role focuses on leveraging AI-powered development practices to enhance decision-making and trading capabilities.

Fruition Group

2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

UKSenior

United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer role at a professional services firm undergoing digital transformation, delivering enterprise-grade solutions with a salary up to £90,000.

up to 90 000 £

Outsource

2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

UKFull-timeSenior

United Kingdom

This role is a 12-month contract for a Senior Software Engineer working on-site at BAE Systems in New Malden. The engineer will lead software development and commissioning activities within the Naval Ships function.

50 – 67 £ / hr

GTC Recruitment

2 weeks ago

Senior Java Developer

UKContractSenior

United Kingdom

Senior Java Developer role on a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering public services, using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, MongoDB, and microservices to design, develop, and maintain robust digital services while providing technical leadership.

Accessibility Agile API AWS CI/CD +9 skills

750 – 750 £ / day

Fruition Group

2 weeks ago

Senior Java Developer

RemoteUKSenior

United Kingdom

Senior Java Developer role at a fintech company, working fully remotely with quarterly team meet-ups.

Java

85 000 – 110 000 £

Jam Management Consultancy ltd

2 weeks ago

Graduate Software Developer, Python, C

United Kingdom

Graduate Software Developer building cloud-based, AI-enabled enterprise software platforms using C#, .NET, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React within an Agile/Scrum team.

Agile AI Cloud C++ C# +12 skills

Computer Futures

2 weeks ago

Mid-Senior Software Developer (.NET / Python)

UKSenior

United Kingdom

Builds and maintains .NET and Python backend services for logistics automation platforms, integrating warehouse systems, robotics, and enterprise apps.

Agile AI API Api Documentation Automation +20 skills

Sanderson Government and Defence

2 weeks ago

Python Developer

United Kingdom

Build, maintain, and improve Python software applications, writing clean code, troubleshooting issues, and participating in code reviews and testing.

Python

Xcede

2 weeks ago

Java Developer - Core Banking

RemoteUKContractSenior

United Kingdom

This is a 6-month contract role for a Senior Java Engineer to work on the modernization and support of mission-critical core banking services. The position involves handling core banking transformation, regulatory updates, and system integrations.

Senior C# .NET Software Engineer - FTC [UK]

UKContractSenior

United Kingdom

The Senior C# .NET Software Engineer will work on a 3-month fixed-term contract to design and develop a fleet telematics platform. The role involves enhancing business-critical software within a hybrid work environment.

C# .NET

McCabe & Barton

2 weeks ago

Sharepoint Developer

UKContract

United Kingdom

Lead SharePoint Online migration for a retail bank—assess legacy DFS/file share environments, design and execute secure migrations, remediate permission models, and deliver testing, validation, and cutover support in a regulated environment.

SharePoint

DRW

2 weeks ago

Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform

Open 79d UK

United Kingdom

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly…