Contract Software Developer jobs in Edinburgh

You will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

You will design and deploy robust frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions by utilising your software development knowledge and your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP.

You will need a proven track record in either new business or account management positions, and experience of selling to major customers in the video games industry.

You will also leverage your industry network to create new opportunities and grow business across multiple accounts.

Java Engineer | (Edinburgh) On site! | £550-£650 (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially (likely extension) | (Java, Spring Boot, Azure) We're looking for a Java Engineer, that has previous experience working with Azure for a range of exciting projects. Rate: £550-£650 (Inside IR35) Length: 6-month initial contract, strong likelihood of extension Location: Scotland (fully on site) Key Skills &...

Business Development Manager - AEC Software UK - (remote working) Reference Number #TBH38 About Us IES is a global leader in climate tech, pioneering cutting-edge technology solutions and consultancy services to help decarbonise the built environment. With our market-leading design and analysis software and innovative digital twin technology, we empower AEC and building operation...

Department: Support Reports To: Application Software Support Manager Location: Remote Salary: £55k - £60k /yr (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time Role Summary We're looking for an experienced full-stack .NET developer to join our team in a new and exciting role. This role will initially be supporting an array of clients, helping our support team to continue to...

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports in support of planning applications and to/though construction stage of projects.

You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports in support of planning applications and to/through construction stage of projects.

You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.

You will work at the heart of a multidisciplinary engineering team, helping to define, govern, and deliver high-assurance medical software across the full product lifecycle. This role suits someone who enjoys systems thinking, understands how to balance regulatory compliance with delivery pace, and can act as a technical authority across IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and risk-driven development.

Principal Software Engineer Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £63.83 p/h PAYE (£73.11 inc. holiday rate) OR £87.04 p/h Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Role Overview An experienced Principal Software Engineer is required to...

You will own end-to-end solution design, produce high-quality architecture artefacts, and provide technical leadership across delivery and transformation programmes.

You will support and evolve an internally developed Unified Policy Portal (UPP) — a web application with an Azure-hosted data lake backend used for firewall rule recertification (Check Point, Illumio, Fortinet).

You will focus on integrating upstream Android updates with custom OS frameworks, improving system performance, and contributing to platform stability across hardware and software layers. This is a highly hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working close to the operating system and hardware.

Description JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer – Process Automation (JavaScript / TypeScript) SALARY: £70,929 - £86,691per annum LOCATION(S): Edinburgh or Leeds HOURS: Full-time - 35 hours per week WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Our work is about more...

You will work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and customer service, supported by modern tools and platforms.

We’re working with a crypto-native DeFi trading platform, backed by a leading digital assets firm (client name kept confidential), to hire a Senior Backend Developer. The team is building high-performance, decentralized trading infrastructure with a strong focus on execution quality and user experience. This is a hands-on role covering backend engineering, smart contract integration, and...

Java Backend Engineer (Contract) 6 months Fully remote (EU) Rate: 250–300 EUR/day We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer to join a cross-functional delivery team building a modern data integration layer for a healthcare technology platform. The team is responsible for designing and scaling a GraphQL API layer that connects multiple product domains and unlocks new data...

Mid-Level Developer (Solo Lead) Level: Mid-Level Developer - £55,000 (full-time) with flexibility for reduced hours or project-based delivery Location: Remote | Flexible Function: Software Development | Full Stack | Product Engineering Industry: HR Technology | Data & Analytics | Purpose-Driven SaaS Join an organically funded HR technology startup focused on pay gap reporting, salary data...

Job Title: Python Developer Location: Birmingham OR Sheffield (3 days per week on-site) Start Date: Jan / Feb 2026 Job Type: 12-month (Inside IR35 Contract) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for a Python Developer with experience in API development for an exciting contract at our global client in the finance sector. Required Skills/Experience: * Hands-on experience with API...

You will grow and renew existing customer contracts, identify and promote business solutions, and ensure the integrity of customer data, effective contract administration, debt management, and query resolution. This role requires you to be proactive in developing strong relationships, maximising commercial value, and providing market insights to help shape innovative solutions.

You will be an enthusiastic Senior Engineer involved in supporting our regional Development Team in Edinburgh, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure.

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and technical reports for masterplanning in support of planning applications.