Software Developer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Software Developer roles are classified under Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What programmers and software development professionals earn in the UK
Plus £1,639 – £8,322 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most programmers and software development professionals in the UK earn between £42,536 and £76,752 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £97,864. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,700 (SOC 2134), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,084 below the median.
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About The Role Reporting to the Software Development Team Lead, the role will focus on developing and maintaining bespoke software solutions using .NET (C#.NET and VB.NET), SQL Server, and supporting technologies. You will work closely with IT Business Analysts to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements and agreed timelines. This role will also play a key part in driving the transition toward cloud-based technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide support and guidance to So
Company Overview LEGO Digital Play will bring the LEGO brand into digital entertainment in new, innovative, and wholly-owned ways. Our mission is to ensure the LEGO Brand remains as powerfully a part of children’s lives in the coming decades as it has ever been. We aim to reach every kid on the planet, their parents, and adult fans of LEGO—and provide them with meaningful, magical, and playful new experiences. We are at the earliest phases of this new company, offering a unique opportunity to bu
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Mid-Level Software Developer Location: Remote Department: IT Contract type: Permanent / Full-time About the role We’re looking for a Mid-Level Software Developer to join our IT department at Activate Group who will be play a key role in developing MI reports across our applications. Activate Group is a growing UK business with 1,000+ team members nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and offers genuine development and progre
Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of
Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible
Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries. Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. Read more ab
Are you ready to shape the future of data? Matillion is the company behind Maia, the AI Data Automation platform. In the AI economy, demand for data is exploding. Manual data engineering can’t keep up. Maia fixes that by combining 15 years of data expertise with agentic AI to eliminate the manual work that slows data teams down. Organisations like Cisco, DocuSign, and Slack are already using it to deliver real business impact, faster. We started in Manchester and now we’re global - with te
Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation Location: London 3 days on site per week Rate: up to £500 per day, inside IR35 Contract Duration: ASAP, until November 2026 + ext Description We're looking for a Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of complex data pipelines and APIs through cutting-edge automation practices. You'll leverage your
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber Job Summary This is a Nationally based role Job Description Principal Software Developer Location: National* Interviews: w/c 29 June Grade: 6 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary** (for more information, please see below):
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Software Developer roles fall under SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Software Developer positions.