193 Software Engineers jobs in the United Kingdom

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – CONTRACTS 6 MONTHS – TELFORD Shropshire

Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.

AT THE COAL FACE / TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement software solutions.
• Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system.
• Validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
• Provide support to task planning and estimating.
• Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
• Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
• Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY

• Object oriented C++17 or later development with knowledge of design patterns.
• Understanding of UML/SysML.
• Full software development lifecycle.
• Software verification and testing experience.
• Good communication skills.

DESIRABLES

• Agile development.
• Exposure to some of the following languages: C, C#, Scripting Languages, Java
• Knowledge of integration and target hardware testing would be advantageous.
• Development with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet based communication.
• Windows/Linux Cross Platform Development.
• Visual Studio 2022.
• CMake or similar build environment.
• Windows/Linux system configuration.
• CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 knowledge.
• Git version control.
• Youtrack/Jira issue and task tracking.
• MariaDB/MySQL databases.
• Boost, XML, JSON and cryptography.
• Qt6 GUI Development.
• Developing unit tests using a framework such as GoogleTest.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: WE SEEK SOFTWARE ENGINEERS WHO HAVE WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – CONTRACTS 6 MONTHS – TELFORD Shropshire

Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.

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• Design and develop embedded software solutions for innovative measurement devices for the power industry.
• Bring up firmware on new hardware platforms designed in-house.
• Implement software modules to facilitate communication with cloud services from embedded devices.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery by writing robust, maintainable, and reliable code that adheres to industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in process efficiency and product quality as deployment scales increase.

• Expertise in C/C++ (C++ 11/14/17).
• Proven experience in embedded software design and full product lifecycle development.
• Strong knowledge of low-level protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232) and experience interfacing with ARM Cortex microprocessors.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and working with source control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with Linux as both a target platform and development environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, with a focus on agile methodologies.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools is beneficial.
• Awareness of the electricity industry is beneficial

• Senior Embedded Software Engineer up to 55,000 DOE
• Embedded Software Engineer up to 50,000 DOE
• Career development opportunities
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness
• Private Medical Insurance

• Design and develop embedded software solutions for innovative measurement devices for the power industry.
• Bring up firmware on new hardware platforms designed in-house.
• Implement software modules to facilitate communication with cloud services from embedded devices.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery by writing robust, maintainable, and reliable code that adheres to industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in process efficiency and product quality as deployment scales increase.

• Expertise in C/C++ (C++ 11/14/17).
• Proven experience in embedded software design and full product lifecycle development.
• Strong knowledge of low-level protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232) and experience interfacing with ARM Cortex microprocessors.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and working with source control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with Linux as both a target platform and development environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, with a focus on agile methodologies.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools is beneficial.
• Awareness of the electricity industry is beneficial

• Senior Embedded Software Engineer up to 55,000 DOE
• Embedded Software Engineer up to 50,000 DOE
• Career development opportunities
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness
• Private Medical Insurance

Senior & Principal Software Engineers - Aerospace & Defence
East London / Kent (3 days on client side - travel and accommodation expenses covered)
Senior: up to 65,000 | Principal: up to 75,000
Safety-Critical Embedded Software | Defence & Aerospace Projects
An industry-leading consultancy in the aerospace and defence space is building a brand-new division in the East London / Kent region - and this is a fantastic opportunity to get in at the ground level.
We're looking for Senior and Principal Software Engineers with proven experience in safety-critical embedded systems . You'll join a growing team working on a wide variety of high-impact projects across mission-critical domains.

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  Strong background in safety-critical embedded software engineering
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  Experience in the defence or aerospace sectors
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  Willingness to work 3 days per week on client site
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  UK eligibility for security clearance is a plus

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  Competitive salaries: up to 65K (Senior), 75K (Principal)
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  Join at a pivotal stage of company growth
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  Work on diverse, technically challenging projects
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  Career progression opportunities as the division scales

Senior & Principal Software Engineers - Aerospace & Defence
East London / Kent (3 days on client side - travel and accommodation expenses covered)
Senior: up to 65,000 | Principal: up to 75,000
Safety-Critical Embedded Software | Defence & Aerospace Projects
An industry-leading consultancy in the aerospace and defence space is building a brand-new division in the East London / Kent region - and this is a fantastic opportunity to get in at the ground level.
We're looking for Senior and Principal Software Engineers with proven experience in safety-critical embedded systems . You'll join a growing team working on a wide variety of high-impact projects across mission-critical domains.

• 
  Strong background in safety-critical embedded software engineering
• 
  Experience in the defence or aerospace sectors
• 
  Willingness to work 3 days per week on client site
• 
  UK eligibility for security clearance is a plus

• 
  Competitive salaries: up to 65K (Senior), 75K (Principal)
• 
  Join at a pivotal stage of company growth
• 
  Work on diverse, technically challenging projects
• 
  Career progression opportunities as the division scales

Senior & Principal Software Engineers - Aerospace & Defence
East London / Kent (3 days on client side - travel and accommodation expenses covered)
Senior: up to £65,000 | Principal: up to £5,000
Safety-Critical Embedded Software | Defence & Aerospace Projects
An industry-leading consultancy in the aerospace and defence space is building a brand-new division in the East London / Kent region - and this is a fantastic opportunity to get in at the ground level.
We're looking for Senior and Principal Software Engineers with proven experience in safety-critical embedded systems . You'll join a growing team working on a wide variety of high-impact projects across mission-critical domains.

• 
  Strong background in safety-critical embedded software engineering
• 
  Experience in the defence or aerospace sectors
• 
  Willingness to work 3 days per week on client site
• 
  UK eligibility for security clearance is a plus
  
  

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  Competitive salaries: up to 5K (Senior), 5K (Principal)
• 
  Join at a pivotal stage of company growth
• 
  Work on diverse, technically challenging projects
• 
  Career progression opportunities as the division scales

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Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life™. 

As a Senior Software Engineer at Simple Machines , you’ll be at the heart of groundbreaking projects, collaborating closely with both our talented internal team and forward-thinking clients. In this hands-on role, you'll drive the development of sophisticated, scalable solutions across the full technology stack—from intuitive frontends and robust backends to powerful data pipelines and resilient infrastructure. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, this role offers the perfect platform for you to make a real impact.

About our incredible team:

We believe diverse perspectives fuel innovation. Our team is made up of talented engineers from different backgrounds, each bringing unique strengths. We collaborate across the full stack, supporting and learning from one another to create world-class solutions. You'll have the autonomy to shape technical design, work closely with stakeholders, and engage with data scientists and cross-functional teams to craft seamless, high-performance systems.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or experience—can thrive. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries, solving complex challenges, and being part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Technical Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design and technical development of backend services for a highly scalable marketing platform.
• Responsible for designing the APIs, applications, and infrastructure the team develops, and documenting the technical requirements and design for the client.
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery and support, including build, automation, deployment, and operations, for everything that is developed.
• Partner with client stakeholders, and team members, to gather business requirements, collaborate on design decisions, and translate them into technical and design requirements.
• Operate within an iterative delivery team using Agile delivery tools and practices.
• Hybrid remote and in-person collaboration with the delivery team and client stakeholders.

Requirements

Technical background

• A consultative approach to software development. (Ideally experience in the Software Consulting space)
• Core foundation in programming, especially in JVM languages (particularly Kotlin or Java).
• Experience designing and implementing data-driven APIs.
• Exposure to frontend development (particularly React.js, Tailwind, REDUX, Typescript)
• Past project experience with large scale webservices.
• Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud, Azure, etc.
• Infrastructure-as-code experience, such as with Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• In-depth experience with unit and integration testing, and test automation generally. Ideally TAA and/or BDD
• Experience working with SQL databases in the context of implementing data-driven APIs, and designing database schemas and queries to meet business requirements.
• A passion and proven background in picking up and adopting new technologies on the fly.
• Exposure to Scala, or functional programming generally.
• Exposure with highly concurrent, asynchronous backend technologies, such as Ktor, Play, RxJava, etc.
• Exposure with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases, such as Cassandra, HBase, BigTable, or Cosmos DB.
• Exposure with Git workflows, and the ability to tailor the workflow to project needs.
• Exposure with containerised application deployment using Docker, Amazon ECS, Kubernetes, etc.