170 software engineer jobs found in London

Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract - Current SC Essential   We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact government programme of work. This is an outside IR35 contract with a strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6-month term, making it a great opportunity for experienced contractors looking for stability and interesting work.   The project sits within a complex, delivery-focused environment where your engineering decisions will genuinely matter. You'll be working as part of a collaborative team building robust, scalable solutions for a public sector client.   Tech Experience: Java, Spring Boot, Typescript and React.   £550 per day outside IR35   Start date: 28/04/2026 End date: 30/10/2026   About Softwire   Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organisations turn...

We are urgently looking for experienced candidates with strong hands-on Java development skills and design experience. While an architect title is not mandatory, we are particularly interested in profiles of senior developers with solid technical expertise. Required Core Skills: - Java - Python - GoLang -Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications. -Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. -Perform code reviews and optimize existing codebases. -Ensure application performance and reliability. -Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality. -Work with CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance Pay: £350.00-£370.00 per day Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Java: 7 years (required) Python: 3 years (required) Go: 2 years (required)

Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture  is an  AI-native consulting partner  where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference  while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not  Lead Software Engineer (Salesforce / Java) – Contract Role Overview Lead engineering work focused on  Salesforce platform refactoring and backend process improvements Improve  integration architecture and system reliability Drive  modern engineering practices , including CI/CD and automated testing Support...

Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Emphasis on Architecture over Development (Must have a solid Development Background) Must be comfortable sitting in client meetings and advising Start date ASAP Duration 3 months (Likely to extend) 3 days / week in person working (London) Immediate Interviews   The best bit about Red Badger is, of course, the team. We are really proud of our people; we support and learn a lot from each other; we work really hard but have fun doing it. We are a diverse group made up of 22 different nationalities, speaking 17 different languages.   Our 3 founders, Dave, Cain and Stu, who have considerable tech and consultancy experience and still own 100% of the company. We've been consistently profitable and have grown responsibly from the beginning.   We are based at Old Street in the heart of "tech city"...

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our consultancy team, supporting a leading Global banking client. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and delivery of a new internal Risk Weighted Assets system, working closely with quantitative analysts and engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop, and maintain RWA systems for a Tier 1 banking client. Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts (quants) to translate risk models into robust, production-grade software. Architect and deliver high-volume, containerised messaging systems to support Real Time data flows. Contribute to the full software development life cycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support. Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to...

Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Emphasis on Architecture over Development (Must have a solid Development Background) Must be comfortable sitting in client meetings and advising Start date ASAP Duration 3 months (Likely to extend) 3 days / week in person working (London) Immediate Interviews   The best bit about Red Badger is, of course, the team. We are really proud of our people; we support and learn a lot from each other; we work really hard but have fun doing it. We are a diverse group made up of 22 different nationalities, speaking 17 different languages.   Our 3 founders, Dave, Cain and Stu, who have considerable tech and consultancy experience and still own 100% of the company. We've been consistently profitable and have grown responsibly from the beginning.   We are based at Old Street in the heart of ʺtech cityʺ...

We are urgently looking for experienced candidates with strong hands-on Java development skills and design experience. While an architect title is not mandatory, we are particularly interested in profiles of senior developers with solid technical expertise. Required Core Skills: - Java - Python - GoLang -Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications. -Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. -Perform code reviews and optimize existing codebases. -Ensure application performance and reliability. -Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality. -Work with CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance Pay: £350.00-£370.00 per day Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Java: 7 years (required) Python: 3 years (required) Go: 2 years (required)

Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Emphasis on Architecture over Development (Must have a solid Development Background) Must be comfortable sitting in client meetings and advising Start date ASAP Duration 3 months (Likely to extend) 3 days / week in person working (London) Immediate Interviews   The best bit about Red Badger is, of course, the team. We are really proud of our people; we support and learn a lot from each other; we work really hard but have fun doing it. We are a diverse group made up of 22 different nationalities, speaking 17 different languages.   Our 3 founders, Dave, Cain and Stu, who have considerable tech and consultancy experience and still own 100% of the company. We've been consistently profitable and have grown responsibly from the beginning.   We are based at Old Street in the heart of ʺtech cityʺ...

We are urgently looking for experienced candidates with strong hands-on Java development skills and design experience. While an architect title is not mandatory, we are particularly interested in profiles of senior developers with solid technical expertise. Required Core Skills: - Java - Python - GoLang -Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications. -Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. -Perform code reviews and optimize existing codebases. -Ensure application performance and reliability. -Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality. -Work with CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance Pay: £350.00-£370.00 per day Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Java: 7 years (required) Python: 3 years (required) Go: 2 years (required)

Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Emphasis on Architecture over Development (Must have a solid Development Background) Must be comfortable sitting in client meetings and advising Start date ASAP Duration 3 months (Likely to extend) 3 days / week in person working (London) Immediate Interviews     The best bit about Red Badger is, of course, the team. We are really proud of our people; we support and learn a lot from each other; we work really hard but have fun doing it. We are a diverse group made up of 22 different nationalities, speaking 17 different languages.     Our 3 founders, Dave, Cain and Stu, who have considerable tech and consultancy experience and still own 100% of the company. We've been consistently profitable and have grown responsibly from the beginning.     We are based at Old Street in the heart...

Senior Software Engineer – Java (Contractor) Outside IR35 Rate: £400 - £500 per day Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: ASAP   As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required.   Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot...

Job Title: Software Engineer Job Location: Canary Wharf (4 Days in the office/ 1 from home) Contract Length: 12 Months Industry: Oil and Energy, Tech, Trading Working Hours: 8 per day/40 per week Role Overview: This role is required for bp’s Trading unit in UK where the person will be working as part of a large program aiming to deliver advanced Data & AI technology solutions to the front office.   What you will have: STEM Degree Design, build, and operate cloud native software platforms to deploy and scale chatbot solutions, using Python, REST APIs, Docker, and Kubernetes on Azure and/or AWS. Implement production grade engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, security, authentication, monitoring, and cost efficient operations. Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate LLM-backed services into reliable, secure, and maintainable software systems....

Senior Software Engineer – Java (Contractor) Outside IR35 Rate: £400 - £500 per day Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: ASAP   As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required.   Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Contractor) Employment Type: Contract (Ltd) Company Description General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet...

Embedded Software Engineer Education Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Core Skills Good proficiency in Embedded C and C++ . Hands-on experience with at least one of the Micro-Controllers such as STM32, NXP, MicroChip, AVR, or ESP32. Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems and development on bare metal. Ability to implement and debug communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN. Could understand and read Schematics and datasheets. Experience using GDB/JTAG/SWD debuggers, and Logic Analyzers/Oscilloscopes. Note : Position offers a competitive salary or day rate, available as permanent or contract roles (outside IR35).

Company Description Mansion House Reply, a part of the Reply Group, specializes in financial services consulting and leverages Reply’s global expertise in digital services, technology consulting, and systems integration. The company supports banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs in navigating complex changes related to strategy, regulation, operations, and digital transformation. With a collaborative approach, Mansion House Reply focuses on improving performance, managing risks, and delivering sustainable outcomes for clients. Its teams combine deep financial services expertise with technology-driven solutions to address challenges in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Role Description This is a contract role for a Senior Java Software Engineer specializing in Investment Banking. The role is based in London and follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of on-site and remote work. The primary responsibilities include software development, designing and...

Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture  is an  AI-native consulting partner  where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference  while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not  Lead Software Engineer (Salesforce / Java) – Contract Role Overview Lead engineering work focused on  Salesforce platform refactoring and backend process improvements Improve  integration architecture and system reliability Drive  modern engineering practices , including CI/CD and automated testing Support...

Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture  is an  AI-native consulting partner  where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference  while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not  Lead Software Engineer (Salesforce / Java) – Contract Role Overview Lead engineering work focused on  Salesforce platform refactoring and backend process improvements Improve  integration architecture and system reliability Drive  modern engineering practices , including CI/CD and automated testing Support...

Introduction Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role This a 6 Months Contract Role. You'll join Saab UK's Public Safety Solutions business unit where we develop and deploy Command, Control, and Communication (C3) and a team dedicated to developing mission-critical software solutions that help police, fire and...

Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: · Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant backend REST API services along with frontend client using Python , Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services . · Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase , ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. · Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. · Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. · Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. · 5+ years of development experience...