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Jul 28, 2026
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Senior Software Engineer at Softwire, London Area, £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
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Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Energy)   About the role   We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (ideally with some Data Engineering experience) to join our client team in the energy trading sector.   End date is not certain, but likely to be December 2026 or early Q1 2027.   We are looking for experience in the following technologies:   Microsoft Azure ecosystem Understanding of networking & security options in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure-as-code (preferably Bicep) Python   Experience in the below would also be beneficial:   Azure DevOps (pipelines) SQL   We generally spend 2 days per week on-site with the client in central London (Monday & Thursday).   £500-600 per day outside IR35   Start date: 10/08/2026 End date: December 2026 or early Q1 2027   About Softwire  ...
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Jul 16, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer at Bounteous, London Area, £Contract Rate
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Location - London, Manchester and Ipswich About the Role We are looking for a talented and motivated ServiceNow Developer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions on the ServiceNow platform across a range of modules, supporting our public sector and government clients. Given the sensitive nature of the environments you will be working in, candidates must hold an active Security Check (SC) clearance. You will work closely with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality ServiceNow solutions that drive efficiency, automation, and improved service delivery across the organization. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, configure, and maintain ServiceNow solutions across key modules including ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, SecOps, GRC, and CSM. Develop custom applications, workflows, UI policies, business rules, client scripts, and script includes using JavaScript and the ServiceNow...
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Jul 15, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Growth Engineer - Software Engineering at Lottie, London Bridge/Remote, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Title: Senior Growth Engineer - Contractor 👫 Department: Engineering 🎁 Benefits & Culture: Lottie’s careers page here , Lottie’s tech careers page here 🎥 Meet our CTPO: Solving hard problems in care 💗 Mission: Elevate later life for everybody and build the care sector of the future. 💻 Office Policy: Fully remote, you’ll need to be in Europe. Or hybrid if preferred. 🌍 HQ: London Bridge, London, UK   🔍 The Opportunity: Lottie's marketplace connects millions of families with the right care at the right time. We've built something real - now we need to grow it faster, smarter, and with more precision than a traditional engineering team can. We're looking for a Senior Growth Engineer to join a small, focused Marketplace team and own the full experiment loop - from hypothesis to code to result. You'll work closely with a PM and designer to run high-velocity tests, feed signals back to Google to...
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Jul 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Go Developer at YLD, London/Remote, 6 Months+, £Contract Rate
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Location: London 1-2 days a week. Department: Engineering Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension) About YLD: Our goal is to help our clients keep moving forward. We work with them to build the skills and capabilities they need to stay ahead of the competition, and we know our success only happens when they succeed. We’re a team of curious, talented people, and we’re committed to making YLD a place where great people want to work, grow, and stay. We’re a remote-first consultancy specialising in software engineering, product design, and data. Our teams are based across London, Lisbon, and Porto, and we create digital solutions that continue to deliver value long after our work is done. About the role: As a Senior Software Engineer at YLD, you’ll be part of a client team building innovative products. We’re looking for someone curious, passionate, driven, and enthusiastic. You should be...
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Jul 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Xcelirate, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Full-Stack Dev - you've been around the block, and you know your way through both backend trenches and frontend battlefields. PHP? Still your reliable sidekick. JavaScript? Sometimes a mischievous friend, sometimes a chaos gremlin, but you've learned how to keep it in line. You work best with fierce independence. You don't need hand-holding - you're the one who does the hand-holding when it's needed. You don't wait for direction; you are the direction. To twist a phrase:...
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Jul 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Solidity Engineer at Test Yantra, London/Remote, £400 per day
£400 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Must have skills: Demonstrable experience with Solidity. Strong understanding of blockchain security practices and potential vulnerabilities. Proficiency in Hardhat and Foundry. Experience with Solidity security testing tools like Slither, Mythril, Echidna Practical experience with scripting languages like Javascript or Typescript. Ability to craft unit, integration, fork, and invariant tests, ensuring code longevity. Demonstrable aptitude for best development practices, data structures, algorithms, and methodologies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Proficient communication skills in English. Development background in sectors such as banking, finance, or trading, paired with a comprehensive grasp of financial...
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Jul 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Linux Engineering Lead at Xoriant, London Canary Wharf, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Canary Wharf, London, UK
Senior Red Hat Systems Engineer / Linux Engineering Lead Canary Wharf, UK Hybrid (2 days a week) Long Term Contract (Inside IR35)   Professional Summary Expert in end-to-end Linux lifecycle management , including patching, OS upgrades, image creation, and large-scale deployments. Extensive experience with Red Hat Satellite , Ansible Automation Platform , and enterprise tooling to automate infrastructure, reduce operational overhead, and improve system reliability. Strong background in performance engineering, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and business continuity , with hands-on expertise in VMware and AWS architecture , including networking, storage, and compute optimization. Proven ability to lead initiatives, troubleshoot complex cross-domain issues (OS, network, virtualization, cloud), and collaborate effectively with DevOps, Security, and Application teams.   Core Technical Expertise Linux / Red Hat...
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Jul 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Developer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
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Contract - Senior Full Stack Developer Job description   Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 3 days a week Duration: 11 months Contract Start Date: ASAP *note client onboarding takes 6 weeks from offer Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for Senior Full Stack Developers to work in the Technology and Transformation Team at Deloitte. You will work with one of our...
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Jul 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Cloud Engineer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Contract - Senior Cloud Engineer Job description   Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 3 days a week Duration: 11 months Contract Start Date: ASAP *note client onboarding takes 6 weeks from offer Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for experienced Senior Cloud Engineers to work in the Technology and Transformation Team at Deloitte. You will work with one of our global...
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Jul 28, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Solutions Architect at Keyrus, London, £Contract Option
Contract Spy London, UK
Why Keyrus, Why Now! Keyrus is an international group of 2,800 consultants and experts across 28 countries, built on a single conviction: AI does not transform businesses. Architected intelligence does. For more than 30 years, we have been building the data foundations that make intelligent systems work — designing the Operating System of the intelligent enterprise, where intelligence is embedded into the core of business processes to create sustainable value: we operationalise intelligence. AI does not replace humans. It repositions us to a place no system can follow: understanding, deciding, designing, and creating. At Keyrus, you will not just develop skills — you will develop judgment. Your expertise sharpens with every system you architect, every client challenge you solve, and every deployment that compounds on the last. Over time, you grow into one of the rarest professionals of the intelligence era: someone who bridges data, AI, and human...
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Jul 28, 2026
Duration not stated
Principal Data Engineer at UST, London/Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Role description Principal Data Engineer Nottingham/ London (Hybrid) Contract Inside IR35/ Permanent   About the Role As a Principal Data Engineer, you will combine deep technical expertise with engineering leadership to drive the design, development and evolution of our cloud-scale data platform. You will provide technical leadership across distributed data processing, data products, streaming architectures and data platform capabilities, while remaining hands-on with coding, design and engineering best practices. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, mentoring teams, influencing technical direction and delivering robust, scalable data solutions that enable our Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts and Governance teams to unlock business value.   What You'll Do Lead the design, development and continuous evolution of cloud-scale data platforms and data products across batch and streaming workloads...
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Jul 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Team Lead, Contract at Xcelirate, London, £Competitive Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Principal-Level Engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...
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Jul 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Generative AI Engineer at Numarai, London/Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London Area, United Kingdom)
Role Description This is a Hybrid contract role for a Generative AI Engineer. The Generative AI Engineer will design, build, and optimize AI models and workflows to support internal tools and customer-facing solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include experimenting with large language models and other generative models, preparing and cleaning data, and implementing prompt-engineering and fine-tuning strategies. The role also involves integrating AI capabilities into applications or internal systems via APIs, monitoring performance, and iterating based on measurable outcomes. The engineer will collaborate with product, operations, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, propose practical AI-driven solutions, and ensure secure, compliant use of data and models. Qualifications Strong foundation in software engineering, including proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in AI (such as Python) and experience with version control and...
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Jul 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Solidity Engineer at Test Yantra, London/Remote, £400 per day
£400 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Must have skills: Demonstrable experience with Solidity. Strong understanding of blockchain security practices and potential vulnerabilities. Proficiency in Hardhat and Foundry. Experience with Solidity security testing tools like Slither, Mythril, Echidna Practical experience with scripting languages like Javascript or Typescript. Ability to craft unit, integration, fork, and invariant tests, ensuring code longevity. Demonstrable aptitude for best development practices, data structures, algorithms, and methodologies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Proficient communication skills in English. Development background in sectors such as banking, finance, or trading, paired with a comprehensive grasp of financial...
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Jul 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Developer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job description   Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 3 days a week Duration: 11 months Contract Start Date: ASAP *note client onboarding takes 6 weeks from offer Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for Senior Full Stack Developers to work in the Technology and Transformation Team at Deloitte. You will work with one of our global financial services clients. This...
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Jul 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Cloud Engineer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 3 days a week Duration: 11 months Contract Start Date: ASAP *note client onboarding takes 6 weeks from offer Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for experienced Senior Cloud Engineers to work in the Technology and Transformation Team at Deloitte. You will work with one of our global financial services clients. This position requires a solid engineering experience as...
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Jul 21, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Engineer at Emagine Consulting, London, £600 per day
£600 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
AI Engineer £600pd Inside IR35 2-3 days on site in London Initial 6 month engagement AI Engineer £600pd Inside IR35 2-3 days on site in London Initial 6 month engagement emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer with a proven...
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Jul 21, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Solutions Architect at Keyrus, London, £Contract Option
Contract Spy London, UK
For more than 30 years, we have been building the data foundations that make intelligent systems work — designing the Operating System of the intelligent enterprise, where intelligence is embedded into the core of business processes to create sustainable value:  we operationalise intelligence. AI does not replace humans. It repositions us to a place no system can follow:  understanding, deciding, designing, and creating. At Keyrus, you will not just develop skills — you will develop judgment. Your expertise sharpens with every system you architect, every client challenge you solve, and every deployment that compounds on the last. Over time, you grow into one of the rarest professionals of the intelligence era: someone who bridges data, AI, and human decision-making at scale, across industries and geographies. This is not a role you fill. It is a discipline you master and a story you help write to become a  Keyrus Architect of Intelligence....
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Jul 21, 2026
Duration not stated
Principal Data Engineer at UST, London/Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Role description Principal Data Engineer Nottingham/ London (Hybrid) Contract Inside IR35/ Permanent     About the Role As a Principal Data Engineer, you will combine deep technical expertise with engineering leadership to drive the design, development and evolution of our cloud-scale data platform. You will provide technical leadership across distributed data processing, data products, streaming architectures and data platform capabilities, while remaining hands-on with coding, design and engineering best practices. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, mentoring teams, influencing technical direction and delivering robust, scalable data solutions that enable our Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts and Governance teams to unlock business value.     What You'll Do Lead the design, development and continuous evolution of cloud-scale data platforms and data products across batch and...
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Jul 20, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Team Lead, Contract at Xcelirate, London, £Competitive Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Principal-Level Engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...
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