Contract Software Engineer jobs in Edinburgh

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 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.

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 &...

Java Engineer | (Edinburgh) On site! | £550-£650 (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially (likely extension) | (Java, Spring Boot, Azure) Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.We're looking for a Java Engineer, that has previous experience working with Azure for a range of exciting projects.Rate: £550-£650...

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to work for our client within the Financial Technology (FinTech) and Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our test automation...

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.

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...

Senior Software Engineer Edinburgh - On-site £50,000 to £60,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a global leader with more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defence. That offers autonomy and the opportunity to impact the wider business. This company leads the way in technical solutions for rugged computer systems with a reputation for...

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 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...

Job Description CompanyA very reputable large multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with multiple offices throughout the UK. They are currently engaged in a number of projects ranging in size across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Mixed-Use and more. Highly technical and well experienced senior management with clear plans outlined for staff development and progression. Trusting and...

System Test Engineer – IoT & Connected Devices We’re looking for a System Test Engineer to join an Edinburgh based Electronics manufacturer. In this role, you’ll work on multi device networked systems, testing how hardware, firmware and software and network components perform together as one complete ecosystem. This is a 6-month contract based in Edinburgh, with a good possibility for extension...

Role:Customer Support Engineer - WAMSKey Skills/ Screening Questions Detailed JD - WAMS, Power Systems, EMS, DMS, SCADA, eterra - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. - Strong knowledge of Power Systems, SCADA/EMS/DMS, and Synchrophasor/PMU technology. - Hands-on experience with WAMS software platforms (GE, Siemens, ABB, or similar). - Experience in...

You will also be responsible for managing risks, technical documents, and ensuring compliance with schedules, costs, and scope requirements Some of the main responsibilities of the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will include: - Be the main point of contact for clients and suppliers on matters related to instrumentation and safety equipment.

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Refrigeration) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Location: Remote - Based anywhere in the UK (Head office is based in Leicestershire) Salary: circa £75K plus company car or cash allowance & benefits & performance bonus Industry: Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration...

Job Description About Fairhurst LLP – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society. Fairhurst is one of the UK’s largest private multidisciplinary partnerships of consulting engineers, delivering civil, structural, geotechnical,...

Job Description Highways Lighting Design Engineer – National Highways SDF Rate: £40–£50 per hour (Umbrella) – negotiable based on experience Location: UK-wide (Flexible – offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and others) Contract: Long-term (aligned with the National Highways Scheme Development Framework) Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible working arrangements) About the...