425 Software Engineers jobs in the United Kingdom

• 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, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using modern programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for inter-service communication.
• Implement and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain database solutions (SQL, NoSQL).
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Implement security best practices in software development.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and resilient cloud-native applications.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go).
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all cloud services.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features.
• Mentor junior software engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Contribute to the evolution of the company's technical roadmap and architectural standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on cloud architecture.
• Proven experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Java, Python, Go, C#).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, suitable for remote team interaction.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.

We are seeking a skilled Development Lead to join our dynamic software engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership abilities and a passion for driving innovation.

As a Development Lead, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of Software Engineers, overseeing project delivery and contributing to the design of high quality software solutions for our industry leading platform. If this sounds like you, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of highly skilled and motivated Software Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship and support to foster their growth and career development.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to:

• Design and deliver high quality software solutions.
• Refine and provide estimations of the workload.
• Allocate resources effectively and monitor progress to ensure smooth sprint and release delivery.
• Escalate any technical issues, roadblocks or project risks.

- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and enforce coding standards and software development best practices.

- Engage in sprint ceremonies while enabling productive discourse.

- Develop and refine technology choices, processes and standards as a key member of the Software Engineering management team.

- Recruit and onboard new Software Engineers.

- Spend time on hands-on software development as and when necessary, based on availability to do so.

Requirements

Essential skills:

• Strong management, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and delegate work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Extensive relevant software development experience broadly ranging from front-end and back-end with depth as an accomplished engineer in C# .NET.

Experience and strong knowledge of:

o   C# .NET

o   ASP .NET MVC

o   LINQ and Entity Framework

o   SQL Server

o   Web APIs

o   Source control management

o   Unit tests

o   Web-based languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

o   Azure DevOps

o   Octopus

o   Issue tracking tools

o   Strong knowledge of OOP, SOLID, OWASP and Secure Coding principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

Desirable skills:

• Experience working for a tech business
• Insurance industry experience
• Knowledge of large-scale multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

Benefits

• We offer a generous 28 days’ annual leave allowance, in addition to Bank Holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional day of holiday (maximum 5 days). 
• You also have the option of buying up to 5 additional holiday days per year.
• Hybrid working, we let you choose the days you work from the office.
• Participation in the company pension scheme.
• All employees are included in the company bonus scheme.
• Annual Learning & Development allowance of £1,250.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning & Microsoft ESI Learning platforms.
• Monthly benefit allowance of £100 for you to put towards wellness activities.
• Group Income Protection.
• Life Cover.
• We are a member of the Employee Assistance Program, that supports our staff 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Active social committee who arrange events throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

You must be eligible to work in the UK for this role. We are unable to provide sponsorship.

We are not partnering with external agencies for this role, so please apply directly.

As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the recruitment team in the first instance:

Software Engineering Manager - £80,000 - £90,000 | REMOTE-FIRST with occasional office time in West Yorkshire

A fast growing professional services firm requires a Software Engineering Manager on a permanent basis. You'll sit on the tech leadership team, reporting directly into a Director and wants someone by their side who's ready to modernise platforms and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What's exciting about this one?

• You'll lead the full engineering & test function; with a squad of capable devs across .NET, Azure, and modern frontend
• You'll own application architecture and solution design end to end
• You'll play a key role in shaping a digital Centre of Excellence and tech product strategy
• This is a strategic, people-focussed leadership opportunity; but you'll need the hands on engineering skills to back it up.
• If you've been looking for the kind of role where you can shape the future of engineering culture  and  build something meaningful with a leadership team that actually listens - this could be it!
• UK-based, remote-first with occasional team meetups in West Yorkshire.could be it.

What you'll need:

• Solid background in .NET/C# engineering: you've likely led teams building scalable platforms
• Strong understanding of front-end tech (React/Angular), cloud-native design and Azure
• Proven experience leading software & QA teams with a culture of CI/CD, test automation and modern practices
• Sharp thinking, clear communication and the ability to speak to both engineers and execs
• Experience managing legacy systems & a passion for building something better

Want to know more?

Drop me a message or apply direct - happy to run you through the scope.

Software Engineering Manager - 85,000

Title : Software Engineering Manager

Client : Software house

Location : London (Hybrid)

Salary : Up to 85,000

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager with at least 1 year's experience as a Scrum Master to join a growing and highly technical team of software engineers in the graphics/scientific/engineering computing space.

You will have overall responsibility for overseeing the development roadmap and overall development activities, with scope to grow further within the business. There are currently 10 developers in your team.

Requirements:

• 2 years+ as an Engineering Manager
• C++ is your strongest language
• 1 year+ as Scrum Master

If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for more information or a confidential chat.

Software Technical Lead

Rate: 500 - 600 a day

Location: Bristol hybrid one day every other week

Duration : 6 months initially

Clearance: SC Clearance required

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a public sector body.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for actively supporting and guiding the team of seven through complex technical challenges.

The role involves breaking down complex tasks into manageable components, delegating effectively, and empowering team members to take ownership of their work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear technical direction and mentorship to the team.
• Applying sound judgment to make technical decisions.
• Driving improvements in system documentation, team processes, and overall developer experience.
• Delivering direct, constructive feedback to foster individual and team growth.
• Promoting a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Tech stack:

• Node.js, ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, npm, AWS, Jenkins, Terraform, and PostgreSQL.
• The client is however open to strong candidates with adjacent skill sets. The technical stack is flexible for the right person.

I am looking for an Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams.

As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance.  You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams’ adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables
li>Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both
• Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality
• Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs
• Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent
• Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles
• Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation
• Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analyzing trends, patterns and best practices for software
• Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices
• Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development
• Experience managing capitalized software processes
• Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analyzing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH
• Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets
• 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps
• Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling
• Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services
• Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation
• Proficient in API design, development & production operation
• Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks
• Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration
• Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms
• Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority
• Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions

Our client provides innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee their software development function, with a strong focus on ERP and CRM platforms. This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the workloads of the development team, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee software development projects, ensuring delivery against project timelines, budgets, and scope.
li>Manage, coach, and mentor a team of software developers, facilitating their professional growth and performance.
• Oversee sprint planning, resource allocation, and workload management among engineers.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and other key stakeholders to define requirements and align on project objectives.
• Ensure all software solutions meet agreed-upon standards for quality, performance, and security through robust quality assurance processes.
• Lead process improvements, championing best practices and rigour in software development, agile methodologies, and documentation.
• Oversee the release management process—evaluating change requests, planning, deployment, and post-release reviews.
< i>Contribute to and support technical decision-making, providing guidance and architectural input where needed, utilise feedback loops where applicable to aid improvements for future sprints.
• Hire, onboard, and train new engineering talent as required, and participate in performance reviews, provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members which enhance their skills and performance.
• Report on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, and help align technical delivery with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and security guidelines relevant to ERP/CRM solutions as appropriate.

Key Skills and Necessary Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a Software Development role or relevant background.
< i>Strong leadership and team motivation skills, with a track record of building, nurturing, and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical vision, sprint plans, progress, and obstacles to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Accountability-focused: able to set clear objectives, hold teams and individuals to account, and drive outcomes consistently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to assess complex, ambiguous problems and guide teams to effective, innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility, willing to pivot in response to changing project requirements or business priorities while maintaining delivery focus.
• Proficient in risk management: skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across technical, resource, and delivery aspects.
• Experienced in resource and budget management, optimising engineering resources, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient use of team capabilities.
• Technical competence and hands-on knowledge of ERP/CRM platforms and associated integration technologies.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, Agile methodologies, and continuous delivery processes.
• Skilled with digital project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar systems.
• Previous experience of engineering and implementing effective code-based solutions.
• Proficiency in business-critical IT tools (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, web tools) to support daily operations and reporting.
• High integrity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mentality, always looking for ways to enhance team capability and delivery quality

This is a pivotal role within this business at a time when they are going through a period of major growth and expansion to enable them to be no1 in their field. A great time to join an innovative company.