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Jun 24, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer (Python) at Ministry of Justice, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract based Remotely with the occasional travel to any MOJ office. . The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ)...
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Jun 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer - £day rate (outside IR35) at Red Badger, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Fullstack Experience Tech Stack - Kotlin Backend, JS/TS React Frontend Start date ASAP Duration 6 months (Likely to extend) 2/3 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" and get thoroughly stuck in with the brilliant community around us. We run several...
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Jun 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Softwire, London Area, £500-£650 per day
£500 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance) About the role Essential: Self-starter, someone who can pick up context quickly, drive outcomes efficiently, and to a high quality Competent in doing high-level designs, solution management, and scoping Understanding of data modelling best practices Ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and bring them on the journey Experience working in an agile delivery environment Experience working with React, TypeScript, Azure, Microsoft SQL, and Databricks (if they don’t have all of these, that’s workable, but be good to understand any they don’t have experience with) Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite Material UI with Emotion for styling TanStack React Query 5 for server state React Router 7 React Hook Form+Yup for forms/validation MSAL for Entra ID auth Jest+Testing Library for unit tests; Playwrightfor E2E and visual tests Hosted as an Azure Static...
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Jun 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer at Softwire, London, £500-£650 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
About the job   Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance)   About the role   Essential:   Self-starter, someone who can pick up context quickly, drive outcomes efficiently, and to a high quality Competent in doing high-level designs, solution management, and scoping Understanding of data modelling best practices Ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and bring them on the journey Experience working in an agile delivery environment Experience working with React, TypeScript, Azure, Microsoft SQL, and Databricks (if they don’t have all of these, that’s workable, but be good to understand any they don’t have experience with)   Frontend:   React + TypeScript + Vite Material UI with Emotion for styling TanStack React Query 5 for server state React Router 7 React Hook Form+Yup for...
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Jun 16, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer at Red Badger, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Fullstack Experience Tech Stack - Kotlin Backend, JS/TS React Frontend Start date ASAP Duration 6 months (Likely to extend) 2/3 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" and get thoroughly stuck in with the brilliant community around...
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Jun 10, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer at Red Badger, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Fullstack Experience Tech Stack - Kotlin Backend, JS/TS React Frontend Start date ASAP Duration 6 months (Likely to extend) 2/3 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" and get thoroughly stuck in with the brilliant community around...
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Jun 08, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer at Driven Labs Inc, London Area, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
About Driven Studios Driven is a multi-platform streaming service built for automotive enthusiasts — racing, builds, customs, and classic cars — delivered across connected TV, mobile, and web. We're an early-stage team moving fast, and we build with AI coding agents at the centre of our workflow. We need someone who can keep that pace without letting quality slip.   The Role We're looking for a senior engineer to build new features across our mobile apps, TV apps, and websites — and to keep the bar high while doing it. This is a builder's role first: you'll be shipping a lot of greenfield product across all three platforms. Alongside that, you'll be the technical quality bar for the team, spending meaningful time reviewing code — including output produced by AI coding agents — to ensure everything ships clean, well-structured, and as maintainable as anything written by hand. You'll also own deployments across every platform...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Solidity Engineer at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, London, £400 per day
£400 per day
Contract Spy 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 instruments and systems. Bonus...
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Jun 25, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Engineer - AI Trainer - Remote - 8/20 hrs week - Freelance at 10x Team, London, £60 - £110 an hour
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
Updated: 21 June 2026 Freelance 8–20 hrs/week Remote (EU/UK) Are you an experienced software engineer who instinctively spots gaps in technical reasoning and understands the complex realities of software development? Do you have 8 to 20 hours per week available alongside your main job or freelance projects? Join us in shaping how AI understands and applies software engineering expertise at scale. About the Role 10x.team connects expert freelancers with leading AI labs building next-generation models. We are looking for knowledgeable software engineers based in the EU or UK to enhance the accuracy, depth, and real-world relevance of AI-powered engineering systems. What You Will Do Review and refine AI-generated outputs related to software engineering, technical documentation, code quality, and practical aspects of software development Evaluate AI responses for technical accuracy, practicality, and alignment with real-world...
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Jun 24, 2026
Duration not stated
React Engineer | London, UK at Lendable Ltd, London, £Competitive Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
React Engineer About Lendable Lendable is on a mission to build the world's best technology to help people get credit and save money.We're building one of the world's leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start: • One of the UK's newest unicorns with a team of just over 700 people • Among the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK • Profitable since 2017 • Backed by top investors including Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs • Loved by customers with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on Trustpilot) So far, we've rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: loans, credit cards and car finance . We get money into our customers' hands in minutes instead of days. We're growing fast, and there's a lot more to do: we're going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks with dated systems and painful processes. Join us...
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Jun 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract - Senior Cloud Engineer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Basic information Location London Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Contract Date published 11-May-2026 Req # 22638 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...
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Jun 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract - Senior Full Stack Developer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Basic information Location London Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Contract Date published 18-May-2026 Req # 22635 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....
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Jun 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Data Engineer (Contract) at Codurance, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Codurance is a global software consultancy, focused on raising the bar in the software industry through supporting tech communities and working with our clients. We help our clients build remarkable digital products, evolve strategic legacy systems, and equip them to continuously deliver value through the adoption of quality practices and expertise. We are looking for a Contract Senior Data Engineer who shares our values of craftsmanship, pragmatism, and professionalism. You understand that data engineering is, at its core, great software engineering, applied at scale, with rigour, and with production in mind. Databricks is our primary data engineering platform, and you will be expected to use it fluently, but the goal is always durable, well-crafted data systems, not tool advocacy. This is an initial 6-month contract, inside IR35. What You'll Work On Our data engineering engagements fall into three primary shapes: Data Foundations Data Modernisation, re-platforming...
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Jun 22, 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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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) at Tapi, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job details Posted 14 May 2026 Salary Competitive LocationLondon Job type Fixed Term Full-Time DisciplineTapi Central Roles Reference003142 Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) London Bridge /Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) 6 month contract We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help build and evolve the digital platforms that power customer journeys, e-commerce and operational systems across Tapi. This is a hands-on engineering role within a growing product and technology team, focused on delivering scalable, high-performing applications that make a measurable impact on both customer experience and commercial performance. You’ll work across end-to-end delivery, from understanding user and business problems through to designing, building and improving scalable solutions using React, C# .NET and Microsoft Azure. We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in the products they...
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Jun 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Engineer - AI Trainer - Remote - 8/20 hrs week - Freelance at 10x Team, London, £60 - £110 an hour
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
Updated: 11 June 2026 Freelance 8–20 hrs/week Remote (EU/UK) Are you an experienced software engineer who instinctively spots gaps in technical reasoning and understands the complex realities of software development? Do you have 8 to 20 hours per week available alongside your main job or freelance projects? Join us in shaping how AI understands and applies software engineering expertise at scale. About the Role 10x.team connects expert freelancers with leading AI labs building next-generation models. We are looking for knowledgeable software engineers based in the EU or UK to enhance the accuracy, depth, and real-world relevance of AI-powered engineering systems. What You Will Do Review and refine AI-generated outputs related to software engineering, technical documentation, code quality, and practical aspects of software development Evaluate AI responses for technical accuracy, practicality, and alignment with real-world...
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Jun 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior SDET at Codurance, London, 6 Months, £500 per day
£500 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Description Codurance is an innovative consultancy that helps organisations embrace the power of technology to drive business success. We are currently seeking an experienced contract SDET / QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Codurance SDET, you will be embedded directly within a high-autonomy engineering pod, owning quality end-to-end and working alongside a small team of AI-enabled engineers. This is an initial  6-month contract, inside IR35. Day rate: £500 Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have: Strong test automation skills with a senior SDET or QA Engineer mindset and you own quality end-to-end, not just execute test cases Experience building regression, feature validation, and performance test coverage, ideally from a low or undefined baseline Comfort operating with high autonomy inside a small engineering squad, without a dedicated QA lead above you An AI-first approach to your...
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Jun 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Developer at Deloitte, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
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 position requires a solid understanding of...
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Jun 17, 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...
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Jun 16, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Onboarding Engineering - Saas Platform at Novatus, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Novatus is a Series B scale-up RegTech SaaS provider and boutique advisory practice, enabling financial services firms to solve complex challenges and redefine what’s possible through expert-led technology and consulting. Across both our technology and consulting services, Novatus delivers practical solutions to some of the most complex regulatory, data and operational challenges in financial services.   Our SaaS platform, En>ACT ( short for Ensuring Accurate, Complete and Timely reporting ), is a market-leading solution for regulatory transaction reporting and reconciliation, providing real-time, independent oversight of transaction reporting across all global regulatory regimes. En>ACT is the only real-time assurance solution that tests 100% of transactions and 100% of fields, replacing sample-based reviews and static PDF reports delivered months after the event with live, actionable insights. This helps firms remediate quickly, reduce risk, and meet...
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