Contract Software Engineer jobs in Milton Keynes

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 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.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place...

Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer – Milton Keynes An established compliance contractor is currently recruiting for an Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer due to continued growth. This role involves carrying out electrical testing, inspections and remedial works across housing association and local authority properties. This is a mobile position covering Milton Keynes, working within 30...

You will work closely with software engineers, validation teams, release managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases across vehicle and offboard environments.

You will be responsible for executing tests, analysing complex vehicle data, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous quality improvement.

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...

Lead the design of high-integrity PLC control systems at the heart of the UK’s most regulated and safety-critical environments. Senior/Lead PLC Control systems engineer 12 month contract – rates DOE Office-based with a Hybrid working scheme. Inside IR35 2 openings available in either Warrington, Cumbria and Stockton Role Description We are seeking an experienced PLC Control Systems...

Job Description Detail Design Engineer – Marine Projects Location: UK Remote Employment Type: Permanent or Contract Are you passionate about delivering precision engineering solutions? Belcan is looking for a Detail Design Engineer with expertise in either Outfit, Structural, Piping, or Electrical design to join our Naval team. Belcan then has the role for you! Key...

Job Description Civil Engineering Assistant CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for Civil Engineering Assistants (PTO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension. · Pay Rate - £17.43 per/hr · Location – DfI TRAM – Multiple Locations · Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum · Hours – 37 hours per week Multiple locations...

Job Description We have multiple clients across the UK currently looking for E&I / EC&I / C&I or Multi-Skilled Engineers that are Electrician Bias. You would need prior experience in an industrial setting. Some of the key locations are: Cambridge Suffolk Norwich Manchester However if you are open to relocation or actively looking for a similar role anywhere in the UK, do apply, we have a...

Job Description Senior Stress Engineer (contract) - Regular Remote Worker (occasional travel to Basildon office) - £55ph (Umbrella rate, Inside IR35) - 6 month contract (min) **Please note, we can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role, due to security restrictions** The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on...

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.

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...

First Point Group is recruiting for a Core Network Engineer (Ericsson/Nokia) with specific previous experience working on Virgin Media / VMO2 and/or BT/EE networks and projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within operational support, optimisation, and evolution of a next-generation IMS and 5G core network. This is a fully remote role based on a daily rate...

Reports to: Technology Director / Executive Sponsor Location: Remote with occasional travel to London (2 times a month) Contract: Full-time, permanent Base Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 location and experience dependent + 10% company bonus scheme and sales commission scheme Why This Role Exists Serve Legal is entering a new chapter: evolving beyond compliance auditing into AI enabled,...

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, environmental,...

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract (Financial Services, Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Rate: £650 - £750 per day IR35: Outside Location: UK / Remote We’re seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support a Financial Services organisation on an initial 6-month contract, working on production-grade ML systems that operate in regulated, high-volume environments. This role is...

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM,...

Job Description Lead Electrical Protection Engineer 6 month contract initially Inside IR35 – Remote working 40 hours per week Job Summary: The preferred candidate is responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, conduct engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning and acts as a technical interface between customer and technical community. In-depth...

Senior Software Engineer - .Net, Azure. - Contract £700 - 750pd UK, Remote | Contract January start. The business is scaling multiple engineering teams and is looking to bring in highly experienced contract Software Engineers to support complex, high-impact delivery. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability....