0 Software Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Based in newly refurbished offices in Guildford, this profitable software engineering company works with global corporations. Their software products allow users to develop sophisticated engineering models used within energy and renewables with future applications in banking and healthcare.

The software teams are highly educated (many with PhDs), and academic background is important in their technical recruitment approach.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join a nascent group to incorporate innovative AI / ML features into their software offerings. The focus is still on design, development and deployment of well-engineered scalable software solutions, the challenge is how to best utilise AI / ML into these software products.

Requirements:

- Strong academic background, minimally a Master’s in computer science, physics, engineering or similar, and ideally a PhD in a relevant subject area.- 

- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and web applications including production-grade software. This should include experience with software architecture and understanding how to support structured (SQL) and unstructured (RAG) data.

- Experience with Python and C++ / C# including how to integrate ML features.

The role does require relevant technical expertise, limited university / freelance projects are not sufficient.

On offer is an excellent remuneration package including a wide range of benefits. Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and also work fully onsite to take up this role.

Keywords: Software Engineering, AI / ML Applications, Desktop / Web, Data Engineering Support, Python, C++, C#, Onsite, Guildford

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Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

We are seeking a Software Development Manager  with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills.

In this role, you will:

·     Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution.

·     Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility.

·     Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting.

·     Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software.

·     Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process.

·     Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.

Who you’ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

·     Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

·     Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines.

·     Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance.

·     Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework.

·     Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance.

Quality & Compliance

·     Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team.

·     Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.

·     Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing.

·     Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows.

Team Leadership

·     Build and develop a high-performing software team.

·     Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability.

·     Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement

·     Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.

·     Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D.

·     Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.

Stakeholder Communication

·     Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

·     Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes.

·     Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans.

Qualifications·     Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable.Essential Experience 

·     Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products.

·     Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines.

·     Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams.

·     Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures.

·     Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills 

Leadership & People Management

·     Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability.

·     Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture.

Process & Delivery

·     Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices.

·     Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability.

·     Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics.

Communication

·     Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

·     Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.

·     Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

·     Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST).

·     Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness.

Based in newly refurbished offices in Guildford, this profitable software engineering company works with global corporations. Their software products allow users to develop sophisticated engineering models used within energy and renewables with future applications in banking and healthcare.

The software teams are highly educated (many with PhDs), and academic background is important in their technical recruitment approach.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join a nascent group to incorporate innovative AI / ML features into their software offerings. The focus is still on design, development and deployment of well-engineered scalable software solutions, the challenge is how to best utilise AI / ML into these software products.

Requirements:

- Strong academic background, minimally a Master’s in computer science, physics, engineering or similar, and ideally a PhD in a relevant subject area.- 

- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and web applications including production-grade software. This should include experience with software architecture and understanding how to support structured (SQL) and unstructured (RAG) data.

- Experience with Python and C++ / C# including how to integrate ML features.

The role does require relevant technical expertise, limited university / freelance projects are not sufficient.

On offer is an excellent remuneration package including a wide range of benefits. Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and also work fully onsite to take up this role.

Keywords: Software Engineering, AI / ML Applications, Desktop / Web, Data Engineering Support, Python, C++, C#, Onsite, Guildford

Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.    

Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27474 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

We are seeking a Software Development Manager  with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills.

In this role, you will:

·     Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution.

·     Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility.

·     Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting.

·     Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software.

·     Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process.

·     Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.

Who you’ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

·     Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

·     Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines.

·     Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance.

·     Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework.

·     Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance.

Quality & Compliance

·     Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team.

·     Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.

·     Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing.

·     Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows.

Team Leadership

·     Build and develop a high-performing software team.

·     Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability.

·     Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement

·     Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.

·     Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D.

·     Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.

Stakeholder Communication

·     Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

·     Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes.

·     Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans.

Qualifications·     Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable.Essential Experience 

·     Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products.

·     Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines.

·     Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams.

·     Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures.

·     Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills 

Leadership & People Management

·     Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability.

·     Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture.

Process & Delivery

·     Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices.

·     Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability.

·     Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics.

Communication

·     Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

·     Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.

·     Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

·     Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST).

·     Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness.

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for a Software Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities, including key performance indicators:

• Working with control boards to perform microcontroller software testing.
• Analyse system level requirements and decompose to software requirements.
• Design software components in-line with requirements.
• Implement software components using MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++ code.
• Develop and execute software component unit test cases.
• Contribute to software validation activities using Model in Loop, Software in Loop and Hardware in Loop platforms.
• Contribute to software code reviews.
• Deliver verified and validated software according to project deliverables and timing.
• Assist in process alignment and adherence to key internal and industry standard coding rules and practices to ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Contribute to software issue resolution (including out of process updates and rapid prototype containment of issues).

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Solid background in control system design and embedded software development for power electronic converters.
• Experience in developing AUTOSAR software using model-based design.
• Experience using Embedded C, MATLAB / Simulink, CATIA NoMagic (or other model-based system engineering tool), Vector CANalyzer & CANoe
• Experience working with system / software requirements and requirement decomposition.
• Capable of validating control code through use of software validation tools in MIL, SIL and HIL environments.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems.
• Possess a high-level of attention to detail / accuracy, whilst delivering at pace.
• Team player, able to work together with multiple teams and departments to deliver effective solutions.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering embedded controls software in a model-based environment.
• Understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262.
• Experience in writing and maintaining software requirements using TRM (Dassault Systems).
• Experience writing MISRA C compliant code.
• Experience with Infineon TriCore and DSP microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with automatic code generation.
• Understanding of Agile software development.
• Knowledge of ASPICE or equivalent.
• Higher degree in computing, software, controls or relevant subject.

Software Development Manager Woking, Surrey

Objective

Coordinate the delivery of Software Product Development at the company by managing a programme of sprint teams responsible for key products. Develop and implement Strategy to maintain agile delivery of features and maintain output across all development teams resulting in continued rapid growth across all products.

Responsibilities

• Software Dev.

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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are currently recruiting for a Software Development Manager. The IT team are at the forefront of digital transformation and are driving innovative solutions that improve services for local residents.

Your new role

• The main responsibilities of the role include managing, leading, and coaching the IT Software Development team to foster a strong, high-performing environment, while providing guidance to enhance team productivity. The role also involves ensuring adherence to best practices in software design, architecture, and coding, striking a balance between hands-on technical contributions and managerial duties.

• Candidates should be proficient in implementing design plans, conducting unit tests, and debugging applications. The ability to write, review, and revise product requirements and specifications is also key.

• The role will require strong project management skills, including overseeing multiple projects and ensuring teams meet agreed timelines. Translating business requirements into actionable technical tasks for the development team is a core skill. The role also demands a focus on improving development workflows, advocating for automation, and optimising performance.

• Staying current with industry trends and driving innovation within the team is important. Managing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of new solutions, including interface and integration specifications, must align with the council's Technical and Digital Architecture.

• The role includes responsibility for effective service transition from development to operations, ensuring new or modified services meet business expectations. Supporting the implementation and improvement of ITIL processes across the IT & Digital Team is also required.

• Experience in coordinating and responding to critical incidents as Incident Manager is beneficial. The role involves managing escalated Service Desk tickets and providing technical expertise on application issues.

What you'll need to succeed

• The role requires a strong foundation in software development best practices, including design, architecture, and coding standards
• The ability to oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of software solutions, knowing where to support the organisation
• Managing multiple software development, improvement, and integration projects.
• Experience leading and managing a team of software developers

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to join a developing team in an organisation that are at the forefront of digital transformation and driving innovative solutions that improve services for local residents.

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