20 Software Development jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior Project Manager - Software Development
Gateshead | Up to £65,000 | Hybrid Working (min 2 days)

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for software development and a knack for keeping complex projects on track? We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior PM to join a growing team in Gateshead.

What's the role?
You'll be leading the charge on a range of exciting software projects,.

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The Opportunity

This is a brand-new exciting opportunity based in the North-East for an organisation that develops communication platforms for businesses across the globe. This is a brand new position as the company is increasing it's headcount and they are looking for a Web Developer who has strong knowledge and experience of React and JavaScript.

The Role

The organisation is growing, they are acquiring new customers and are expanding their teams. You will be responsible for developing mobile applications for customers, each customer will have a tailored application developed by you and your team. In this role, You will own the code base and develop high-quality and scalable code using React Native framework.

You will be joining a team of 5, this team is hybrid so you must be able to travel to the office in Newcastle twice per week. The successful candidate must be a self starter and be a strong communicator to apply for the position.
To really thrive in this role you must be able to write clean JavaScript code and have the ability to work with third-party dependencies and be able to debug dependency conflicts.

Who You'll Be

• An enthusiastic, self starter and excellent communicator.
• A collaborative team player.
• An experienced Web Developer who has over 2 year's experience coding in JavaScript.

Key Skills Required

• Have knowledge and experience with JavaScript, React and Typescript.
• You must be experienced in testing, preferably using Jest or Detox.
• Have experience developing both Android and iOS applications.
• Have an analytic and problem-solving mindset.
• Have experience delivering in an Agile Methodology.

This role is a hybrid position, having to visiting the office based in Newcastle twice per week. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, Apply Now!

The Opportunity

This is a brand-new exciting opportunity based in the North-East for an organisation that develops communication platforms for businesses across the globe. This is a brand new position as the company is increasing it's headcount and they are looking for a Web Developer who has strong knowledge and experience of React and JavaScript.

The Role

The organisation is growing, they are acquiring new customers and are expanding their teams. You will be responsible for developing mobile applications for customers, each customer will have a tailored application developed by you and your team. In this role, You will own the code base and develop high-quality and scalable code using React Native framework.

You will be joining a team of 5, this team is hybrid so you must be able to travel to the office in Newcastle twice per week. The successful candidate must be a self starter and be a strong communicator to apply for the position.
To really thrive in this role you must be able to write clean JavaScript code and have the ability to work with third-party dependencies and be able to debug dependency conflicts.

Who You'll Be

• An enthusiastic, self starter and excellent communicator.
• A collaborative team player.
• An experienced Web Developer who has over 2 year's experience coding in JavaScript.

Key Skills Required

• Have knowledge and experience with JavaScript, React and Typescript.
• You must be experienced in testing, preferably using Jest or Detox.
• Have experience developing both Android and iOS applications.
• Have an analytic and problem-solving mindset.
• Have experience delivering in an Agile Methodology.

This role is a hybrid position, having to visiting the office based in Newcastle twice per week. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, Apply Now!

Are you enthusiastic about creating dynamic and user-friendly websites and applications that leave a lasting impact on users? Are you looking for a structured training program that can kickstart your career in web development?

At Nuyew Tech Academy, we specialise in providing aspiring tech professionals like you with the tools, training, and support needed to launch successful careers in this vital industry.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to advance your existing skills, our academy offers a comprehensive program designed to cultivate your talent and propel you towards exciting opportunities in web development.

What the Web Developer Career Accelerator at Nuyew Tech Academy includes and what students can expect:

·    Career Advancement: Elevate your professional journey with a tailored training course that's designed to set you on the path towards high-demand tech roles.

·    Competitive Salary Prospects: Upon completing our training and gaining some relevant experience, candidates are poised to secure roles with salaries aligned to what's advertised on the job listing. Invest in your future potential!

·    Employment Guarantee: If you haven't secured a tech job by course completion, we'll provide additional training and career support until you do. Still not employed after three years? We'll refund your tuition in full, and you keep your certifications. Your future in tech starts with us.

·    Professional Growth: Broaden your horizons and skill set with diverse professional development opportunities throughout and post-training.

·    Dynamic Learning Environment: Experience a vibrant and supportive academy atmosphere where innovation meets education.

·    Affordable Learning: We're committed to making education accessible. The academy career pathway tuition fee of £3995 can be funded by scholarship opportunities and interest free student loans which enable you to spread your tuition fee over 36 months.

 Please Note: While we offer robust training and support to help candidates find employment, it's important to clarify that candidates will not be directly employed by Nuyew Tech Academy. Our commitment is to empower you with the skills and support needed to enhance your job prospects in the broader tech industry.

Software Engineer / Developer *Newcastle onsite* to £70k+

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to progress your career, working on complex and interesting systems in a role where you can learn and develop your skills?

You could be joining a FinTech start-up, they have secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner.

As a Software Engineer you will .

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our small, expert engineering team developing high-performance, bespoke code for our in-house hardware platforms used in advanced optical tracking and drone interception.  

This role offers the rare opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle, from system architecture to hands-on testing with physical products. If you thrive where software meets hardware - and you’re open to the occasional overseas trip - this could be the perfect match for you.  

OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.  

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world. 

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team. 

Our benefits:   

• Happy to consider a salary from £50K  

• Performance related bonus 

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (+ long-service bonus days) 

• Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch served daily by Chef Mark and his team 

• Private health care insurance (Aviva)  

• Death in service cover to protect those close to you 

• EV car scheme 

• Cycle to Work Scheme  

• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution) 

• A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside 

• A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment 

What you’ll be doing:  

• Getting hands-on with our codebase and quickly build familiarity with our platforms 

• Designing and developing real-time software solutions for use on physical devices 

• Specifying system architecture, including hardware, OS and libraries 

• Taking ownership across the software lifecycle: from coding and reviews to release and version control 

• Collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers 

• Staying agile and adaptable in an R&D environment where direction may change rapidly 

What we’re looking for:  

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or similar 

• Strong C++ skills 

• Familiarity with: Linux hardware drivers, network configuration, CMake, GitHub, VS Code IDE and a nice to have, Python 

• Experience developing software deployed on real-time embedded platforms covering initial architecture design, specifying hardware, OS and libraries, code writing and review, source control and release management. 

• A solid understanding of computer vision techniques and machine learning principles 

• A creative problem solver who knows when to ask questions and how to manage their time effectively 

• Reliable, adaptable, and self-aware - someone who fits naturally into a collaborative engineering team 

What you’ll get:  

• Work on seriously cool projects. From tracking rogue drones to developing world-first interception tech, our projects are anything but ordinary. You’ll work on cutting-edge systems that are making waves across global defence and security sectors. 
• Autonomy to make an impact. At OpenWorks, you won’t be a small cog in a big machine. We value initiative and trust our engineers to take ownership, solve problems creatively and drive their own work forward with real responsibility. 
• Build real-world solutions. See the impact of your work, fast. Our engineers don’t just write code, they see it come to life through integrated systems, field testing and high-performance products used around the world. 
• Collaborative team. Join a team where software meets hardware and engineers roll up their sleeves together. You’ll be supported, challenged and encouraged to stretch your skills every step of the way. 

As a small, fast growing company (with approx 50 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You’ll directly see the impact of your efforts. 

More about us:  

Vision 

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies. 

Mission 

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence 

Values 

Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest 

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done 

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility 

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team 

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on 

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people 

Location: Hybrid, Newcastle or Remote (UK Based)
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time

At Oak Engage, we’re on an exciting growth journey—backed by a major investment from NorthEdge to scale our impact and redefine the future of employee engagement. Trusted by some of the UK’s biggest brands, including Aldi, Five Guys, and ITV, we help organisations connect, engage, and empower their people through smarter, more personalised internal communication. With our next stage of expansion underway, we’re building a team of bold, ambitious thinkers ready to make their mark at a high-growth, purpose-driven SaaS company. If you’re looking to shape the future of work and grow alongside a company that’s going places, now’s the time to join Oak.

We’re looking for a talented Front-End Engineer with experience in React to help build intuitive, high-performance interfaces that enhance the user experience across our platform. You’ll work closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to bring features to life in a scalable, accessible, and elegant way.

This role is ideal for someone who loves clean code, modern web frameworks, and crafting digital experiences that delight end users.

• Develop, test, and maintain front-end components using React and other Javascript frameworks
• Work with UX/UI designers to translate designs into responsive, accessible front-end solutions
• Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth user journeys
• Optimise performance across browsers and devices
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to front-end architecture decisions
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in front-end development, particularly with Javascript/Typescript and Advanced CSS
• Proficiency in modern libraries or frameworks such as React
• Experience integrating APIs and working with RESTful services
• A passion for building intuitive and elegant user interfaces and an attention to detail with a focus on delighting users

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and agile development practices - exposure to Azure DevOps is a bonus.
  

Benefits

• A meaningful role in a mission-led SaaS company with strong growth and product-market fit
• The chance to work with household brands and solve real-world enterprise challenges
• Flexible hybrid or remote working options
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym contribution and travel allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and discretionary leave
• Generous holiday policy (25 days + Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days)
• Regular team socials and a positive, collaborative culture
  

Hiring Manager Interview

• Deep dive into architecture, problem-solving, and team contributions
• Assess communication and curiosity

Technical Task or Live Pairing

• Realistic, time-bound task or live coding session
• Use structured rubric for fairness (avoid freeform “whiteboarding”)
• "Focus on team collaboration, code quality, and feedback" 

Peer Technical Panel/Culture Fit / CTO Chat - In person at our NCL HQ

• Includes cross-functional devs, product manager or designer
• Assess long-term growth potential and alignment with tech principles
• Opportunity for candidate to ask strategic questions

At Oak, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — without bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process or the role itself to support accessibility, please let us know — we’re happy to help.

Location: Hybrid, Newcastle or Remote (UK Based)
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time

At Oak Engage, we’re on an exciting growth journey—backed by a major investment from NorthEdge to scale our impact and redefine the future of employee engagement. Trusted by some of the UK’s biggest brands, including Aldi, Five Guys, and ITV, we help organisations connect, engage, and empower their people through smarter, more personalised internal communication. With our next stage of expansion underway, we’re building a team of bold, ambitious thinkers ready to make their mark at a high-growth, purpose-driven SaaS company. If you’re looking to shape the future of work and grow alongside a company that’s going places, now’s the time to join Oak.

We’re looking for a skilled Back-End Engineer with strong C#/.NET experience to join our growing development team and help develop the services that power Oak’s platform. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the underlying systems that drive our core functionality, working with a modern tech stack and helping shape the future of our product architecture.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, designing performant scalable, secure systems, and working in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure APIs and backend services using C# and .NET
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and product teams to deliver seamless features
• Optimise database queries and application performance
• Contribute to architectural planning and system design
• Implement unit tests and support automated deployment pipelines
• Maintain code quality and documentation across projects, participate in code reviews

Requirements

• 3+ years of back-end development experience using C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+
• Strong knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices
• Solid understanding of software design principles, scalability, and performance
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, "Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker and cloud infrastructure - Azure is an advantage"
  
  

Benefits

• A meaningful role in a mission-led SaaS company with strong growth and product-market fit
• The chance to work with household brands and solve real-world enterprise challenges
• Flexible hybrid or remote working options
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym contribution and travel allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and discretionary leave
• Generous holiday policy (25 days + Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days)
• Regular team socials and a positive, collaborative culture

Hiring Manager Interview

• Deep dive into architecture, problem-solving, and team contributions
• Assess communication and curiosity

Technical Task or Live Pairing

• Realistic, time-bound task or live coding session
• Use structured rubric for fairness (avoid freeform “whiteboarding”)
• "Focus on team collaboration, code quality, and feedback" 

Peer Technical Panel/Culture Fit / CTO Chat - In person at our NCL HQ

• Includes cross-functional devs, product manager or designer
• Assess long-term growth potential and alignment with tech principles
• Opportunity for candidate to ask strategic questions

At Oak, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — without bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process or the role itself to support accessibility, please let us know — we’re happy to help.