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Sep 02, 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 us. We run...
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Sep 01, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer - Release & Triage at Sky, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, Middlesex, UK
We don't just believe in better. We make it happen. ? Better content. Better products. And better careers.? Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.? Sky is looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer in RDK Triage Engineering team to support the release cycles associated with deployed software on CPE devices. These devices use Reference Design Kit (RDK), which is deployed on over 100+ million devices spanning video, broadband and home security. The Release Triage Software Engineer function is critical to the successful development and deployment of new features and fixes as the function ensures that these changes get deployed to the field. Sky's development environment is...
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Aug 25, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer at BAE Systems, London New Malden, 12 Months, £67.70 per hour
Contract Spy New Malden, UK
Senior Software Engineer 12 months £67.70 per hour (Inside IR35) Onsite - New Malden (KT3) - SW London Defence   They will lead activities to develop and commission software engineering work products and supporting artefacts, contributing to several activities throughout the software engineering life cycle. They will take responsibility for activities to design, code, analyse and verify Software components of the product and ensure the appropriate documents are recorded The role holder will provide technical direction, coach and develop engineers, and ensure high quality software delivery across multiple workstreams. Working closely with the Team Leads, the role holder will shape priorities, drive engineering excellence and ensure the team delivers secure, reliable and mission critical capability to the fleet.   Typical duties include (but are not limited to):   Provide technical leadership to team members, providing...
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Aug 25, 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 us. We run...
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Aug 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer at Softwire, London Area, £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
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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Aug 21, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer - Release & Triage at Sky, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, Middlesex, UK
We don't just believe in better. We make it happen. ? Better content. Better products. And better careers.? Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.? Sky is looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer in RDK Triage Engineering team to support the release cycles associated with deployed software on CPE devices. These devices use Reference Design Kit (RDK), which is deployed on over 100+ million devices spanning video, broadband and home security. The Release Triage Software Engineer function is critical to the successful development and deployment of new features and fixes as the function ensures that these changes get deployed to the field. Sky's development environment is...
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Aug 19, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Expenti, Remote, 12 Months, £Ltd Co Contract Rate
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We are seeking a Backend Java Software Engineer to join our team on a contractual basis. This role heavily focuses on Java, Backend, iGaming Operator Integrations.   This is 1 year extendable contract and applicants must operate through a fully registered limited company to be considered for this role. The role is fully remote, with occasional travel required to our headquarters in Málaga, Spain   What You’ll Do Design, develop and maintain scalable, resilient backend services using Java (17+) and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on quality and a zero-defect mindset. Build and evolve integrations between our iGaming platform and operators, aggregators and other external partners. Design and implement robust REST APIs, asynchronous integrations and event-driven services supporting high-volume, real-time gaming transactions. Develop and maintain common platform capabilities supporting operator integration,...
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Aug 18, 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...
Contract Spy
Aug 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer at Softwire, London Area, £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
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  ...
Contract Spy
Aug 13, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Software Engineer at Department for Work & Pensions, UK Office/Remote, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (United Kingdom)
DWP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the ongoing development and enhancement of a large scale AWS hosted data platform. Working within a highly secure environment, you will contribute to both live services and future platform developments, helping ensure the secure management and processing of critical production data.   As a Senior Software Engineer , your main responsibilities will be to: Develop and enhance software solutions supporting a large scale AWS hosted data platform. Work with production data, ensuring security, resilience and operational stability. Support ongoing platform development and contribute to future product enhancements. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high quality, scalable solutions. Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across applications and cloud infrastructure. Contribute to engineering best practices, code quality and continuous improvement initiatives. Support the design and...
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Sep 02, 2026
6 Months or more
Software Engineer (Golang) at YLD, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
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...
Contract Spy
Aug 25, 2026
6 Months or more
Lakeformation Java Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared at Department for Work & Pensions, UK Wide, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy United Kingdom
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) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance.    DWP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the ongoing development and enhancement of a large scale AWS hosted data platform. Working within a highly secure environment, you will contribute to both live services and future platform developments, helping ensure the secure management and processing of critical production data.   As a Senior Software Engineer , your main responsibilities will be to: Develop and enhance software solutions supporting a large scale AWS hosted data platform. Work with production data, ensuring security, resilience and operational...
Contract Spy
Aug 25, 2026
6 Months or more
Software Engineer (Golang) at YLD, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
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...
Contract Spy
Aug 18, 2026
6 Months or more
Software Engineer (Golang) at YLD, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
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...
Contract Spy
Sep 01, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Contractor - Siemens / Staubli at Mpac, Tadcaster LS24 9SG, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster LS24 9SG, UK
Purpose of the Role We are looking to build a pipeline of potential software contractors with the following skill sets and experience. If you are open to software/controls contract work and your skillset and experience are a good match below, please feel free to send your CV and we may contact you in the near future.   As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - essential Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100).   Outputs/Deliverables To support delivery of high-quality software design based on...
Contract Spy
Aug 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Software/Controls Contractor (PLC) at Mpac Group, Tadcaster LS24, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster, UK
Job Specification Job Name: Software Contractor Summary As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - desirable Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100). Onsite work required – Mpac lambert site (Tadcaster) and possibly customer sites depending on the project allocated to. Must hold a UK driving license and must have the right to work in the UK Purpose of the assignment To support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements and...
Contract Spy
Aug 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Contractor - Siemens / Staubli at Mpac, Tadcaster LS24 9SG, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster LS24 9SG, UK
Purpose of the Role We are looking to build a pipeline of potential software contractors with the following skill sets and experience. If you are open to software/controls contract work and your skillset and experience are a good match below, please feel free to send your CV and we may contact you in the near future.   As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - essential Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100).   Outputs/Deliverables To support delivery of high-quality software design based on...
Contract Spy
Aug 20, 2026
Duration not stated
Software/Controls Contractor (PLC) at Mpac Group, Tadcaster LS24, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster, UK
Mpac Location: Hybrid / Tadcaster LS24, UK job type: Contract / Full-time Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design Salary: Negotiable salary Job Specification Job Name: Software Contractor Summary As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - desirable Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100). Onsite work required – Mpac lambert site (Tadcaster) and possibly customer sites depending on the project allocated to. Must hold a UK driving license and must have the right to work in the UK Purpose...
Contract Spy
Aug 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Contractor - Siemans/Staubli at Mpac, Tadcaster, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster, UK
Purpose of the Role We are looking to build a pipeline of potential software contractors with the following skill sets and experience. If you are open to software/controls contract work and your skillset and experience are a good match below, please feel free to send your CV and we may contact you in the near future.     As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - essential Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100).   Outputs/Deliverables To support delivery of high-quality software design based...
Contract Spy
Aug 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Software/Controls Contractor (PLC) at Mpac Group, Tadcaster LS24, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Tadcaster, UK
Mpac Location: Hybrid / Tadcaster LS24, UK job type: Contract / Full-time Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design Salary: Negotiable salary Job Specification Job Name: Software Contractor Summary As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in: Siemens TIA V19 including Safety Siemens WinCC Unified HMI Motion/Servo drives PackML Keyence Vision Staubli robot - desirable Developing streamlined, efficient code Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation. Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100). Onsite work required – Mpac lambert site (Tadcaster) and possibly customer sites depending on the project allocated to. Must hold a UK driving license and must have the right to work in the UK Purpose...
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