46 lead software engineer jobs found

Lead Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Python & Django) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite Locations London Manchester Birmingham Cardiff Darlington The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer with strong Python and Django expertise to join a major digital transformation programme operating within a secure and highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable digital services supporting business-critical systems. Working within a modern agile delivery environment, you will play a key role in shaping technical solutions, leading engineering activities, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with a passion...

Lead Software Engineer  London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services. Working within a large-scale Agile environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions using Python and Django, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of complex systems, contribute to end-to-end architecture and delivery, and play a key role in ensuring the performance, resilience, and ongoing evolution of critical services within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions Translate user requirements into high-quality technical implementations...

Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Inside IR35 | Up to £750/day (Umbrella) | 12-month contract Hybrid – 40% onsite (London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East) SC clearance will be required for onboarding We are currently supporting a confidential central government programme in the search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) to join a high-performing digital delivery team building secure, user-centred services within a GDS-aligned environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who can operate across architecture, delivery, and live service support, while leading multidisciplinary agile squads to deliver complex, integrated systems. You’ll be working in a regulated, security-focused domain supporting critical national services related to controlled goods and export systems. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: * Lead the design, build, and delivery of scalable, secure software...

Job Title: Software Engineer Job Description This role focuses on partnering closely with a product owner to design and deliver an automated solution for a currently manual Request for Proposal (RFP) process. You will prototype the solution, then scale and harden it into a robust, production-ready application using modern web technologies and your understanding of ERP and SAP within procurement and finance contexts. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the product owner to understand business requirements within the RFP process and define the most effective automation approach. Analyze the existing manual RFP workflow and identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and automate key steps. Design and develop a functional prototype using React, Node.js, and TypeScript to demonstrate proposed automation solutions. Iterate on the prototype based on feedback from stakeholders, refining functionality, usability, and performance. Scale the prototype into a production-ready...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline Duration: 10 Month Contract Location: Gaydon Rate: £33.88 per hour inside IR35 About the Role At Contechs, we are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline to join their Vehicle Dynamics team. This team is responsible for delivering world-class ride, steering, handling, and stability control systems. You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced stability functions including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution. This is a highly hands-on role, covering the full lifecycle from requirements definition through to calibration, validation, and vehicle sign-off, working across multiple vehicle platforms. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery of Stability Control Systems (SCS), ABS and driveline calibration for...

Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python / Databricks) Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension. Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office) Rate: Highly competitive Status: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Full time We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead with strong expertise in Python, Databricks, and Apache Spark to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives.. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, solution design, and data engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a greenfield data platform while remaining actively involved in development activities. Essential Skills Proven experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering. Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or Technical Delivery Lead position. Strong hands-on expertise with Python. Extensive experience with Databricks, including Workflows,...

Job Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions on this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative and value-engineered infrastructure solutions. You will play a key role within the Civil Infrastructure team, helping to shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to construction. This position is particularly suited to a...

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Washington. Job description - the role What you'll do: Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our...

Salesforce Principal Engineer Rate: £465–£510 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote (1 day per week onsite in Windsor initially) We are looking for a highly skilled Salesforce Principal Engineer to join a leading enterprise on a 6-month contract. This is a hybrid role based in Windsor, UK, requiring one day per week in the office initially. As a Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and shape the Salesforce platform architecture across multiple teams. You will define standards, guide best practices, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while influencing engineering direction across the business. Key Responsibilities * Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to Salesforce developers and stakeholders * Define and maintain Salesforce system architecture, integration patterns, and platform standards * Shape and deliver mobile and digital capabilities that enhance safety, compliance, customer...

Imagine stepping into a state-of-the-art Research & Development Centre where your mechanical expertise directly impacts the next generation of global drivetrain systems. If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles, mastering test cell environments, and driving small-to-medium facility projects from concept to execution, this is your sandbox. We are partnering with a world-leading, large global manufacturer to find a dynamic Mechanical Engineer ready to leave their mark on cutting-edge engineering infrastructure. If you want a role where no two days are the same and your problem-solving skills genuinely matter, let's talk. Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Term: 6-Month Contract Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 4:45 pm Friday - 8:30 - 4:15 pm Pay Rate: £25.40 - £29.10 p/h (PAYE) What You Will Do: Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key player in the Test Facilities Engineering team. Your primary...

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) – 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of FPGA and firmware solutions for complex electronic...

Lead Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-Month Contract Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Ability to analyse system-level requirements and capture/ derive detailed FW requirements. Specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Integrating and debugging complex systems where the Firmware interacts with Hardware and Software. Deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements Mentor junior members of the team to help enhance their skills and knowledge in all aspects of Firmware development. Required Experience Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course Experience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route Experience in FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal) Experience of auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Experience...

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Leader to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension. Role: Project Leader Location: Portsmouth - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: Up to £40 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan. Identify and manage risks and opportunities. Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close. Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. Skilled and competent in IT tools, able to produce and present documentation, reports, technical analysis, cost reports. Experience in SharePoint / MS Project / G suite highly preferred. Application of industry standard design and software Liaising with clients, architects...

Software Architect Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of software engineering as a Software Architect Engineer. This role offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, contributing to the development of innovative technologies in the automotive sector. If you're passionate about software architecture and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is your chance to make a real impact. What You Will Do: - Define and design complex software processes, converting stakeholder needs into effective software solutions. - Create and specify the overall software structure, ensuring seamless integration of requirements, constraints, and dependencies. - Develop architectural guidelines, technical standards, and coding protocols to support current and future technological advancements. - Communicate software architecture designs effectively to stakeholders, ensuring...

On behalf of Department Business and Trade, we are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based hybrid London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sunderland or Belfast. 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. A Senior Engineer responsible for designing, building, running, and continuously improving software that meets user needs. You will write clean, secure, and test-driven code, ensuring solutions are open by default and easily reusable by others. The role involves delivering integrated software solutions as part of a complete service, with accountability for both development and live service operation. You...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Electronics Design Engineer to join my client on an initial 12 month contract. As the Electronics Design Engineer you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. Role: Electronics Design Engineer Pay: Up to £58 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance before starting, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail...

Role Title: Electrical Engineer Location: Cardiff / Swansea Duration: 6 Months Rate: £51p/h via Umbrella (37.5 Hours per Week) Responsibilities: Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc. Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard Electrical Engineering software tools. Preparing technical specifications using NBS. Work in partnership with international Global Technology Centre (GTC) to add value to building services projects where appropriate including briefing, responding to Queries and reviewing output. Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding / knowledge of Autodesk Revit - note experience of Microstation (& AECOsim) could be beneficial. Representing client at meetings with clients and contractors. Site...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Senior Electrical Engineer Building Services in Preston 1-3 days per week Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Senior Electrical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Preston on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £60.69 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Reports to the RE&I S Programmes Principal Building Services Engineer. Assist or lead the preparation of a range of documents and concept design solutions for projects in support if land, sea, and air operations, personnel training, and production & maintenance facilities throughout the UK. Work as part of a high performing team to deliver construction / FM projects to ensure the correct Engineering support is applied through the project lifecycle. Management and oversight of external...

Opportunity: Principal Highways Engineer Location: Greater Manchester Rate: Negotiable and Competitive Duration: 9 months + IR35: Inside We are seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to support a busy Highway design and Construction team. Responsibilities: * Support the HDC Team Manager by reporting risks, opportunities, performance, and delivery issues across projects. * Lead, coordinate, and support junior engineers, working closely with Team Leaders and Project Managers. * Collaborate with Project Managers, Feasibility Leads, and wider internal and external stakeholders to ensure design development aligns with agreed project outcomes. * Lead and coordinate detailed design activities including civil, street lighting, and 3D/vertical design, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and procedures. * Coordinate integrated design delivery across disciplines, including traffic signals, traffic management, and statutory utilities, securing necessary...

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (Building Services) £60.69 per hour Umbrella  BAE Systems Preston Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week including travel to other UK sites (expenses covered). 12 month contract Role Description • Reports to the RE&I S Programmes Principal Building Services Engineer. • Assist or lead the preparation of a range of documents and concept design solutions for projects in support of land, sea, and air operations, personnel training, and production & maintenance facilities throughout the UK and Middle East. • Work as part of a high performing team to deliver construction / FM projects to ensure the correct Engineering support is applied through the project lifecycle. • Management and oversight of external design consultants/ specialists as appropriate, inspection of construction works and undertaking surveys of existing infrastructure, writing of technical reports/ papers and presenting findings to others. Core Duties...