Software Engineer 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 Engineer 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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Software Developer x 3 £46.80 per hour (Inside IR35) 3 days on site per week (Warton, PR4) 12 months This role is for a Software Engineer who will develop and maintain a suite of products that support the RAFs in service combat aircraft. The Engineering Support Subsystem (ESS) is critical to the operation of the Eurofighter Typhoon. RAF personnel use ESS to communicate with the aircraft integrated monitoring and recording systems to retrieve information, diagnose faults and ensure that the air f
Bring more to life. At IDBS, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. IDBS helps BioPharma organizations unlock the potential of AI/ML to improve the lives of patients. As a trusted long-term partner to 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies, IDBS delivers powerful cloud software and services specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the BioPharma sector. IDBS leverages 35 years of
ABOUT IDBS At IDBS, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. IDBS helps BioPharma organizations unlock the potential of AI/ML to improve the lives of patients. As a trusted long-term partner to 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies, IDBS delivers powerful cloud software and services specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the BioPharma sector. IDBS, a Danaher company, leverages
Job title: Engineer II Location: London - Hybrid Salary: £46,000 - £60,000 Team: Flex Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are committed to building a diverse, global team and our sponsorship policy is evaluated on a role-by-role basis. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site to stay informed about future opportunities where we are able to offer visa sponsorship. Kaluza is the Energy Intelligence Platform
Software Engineer – Distributed Systems – Storage Protocols Location: Nasuni IIC Hyderabad, India — Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days offsite) Role Overview Nasuni is hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to the development and modernization of our storage protocol stack within a cloud-native, containerized platform. This role focuses on building and enhancing backend services that integrate with core file system protocols (NFS, SMB) while developing foundational expertise in distributed systems
Job description: Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh Working Style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing Date: 28th April 2026 About the Role Royal London is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join one of our application delivery teams within the Digital space at Royal London. This role is focused on modern software & application engineering: designing, building and operating customer-facing and internal digital services with a s
Job Title: Naimuri - Software Engineer Job Location: Salford Quays, Manchester Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime Job ID: 19892 We can offer you the chance to help make the UK a safer place through innovation, working in partnership with government, defence, and law enforcement organisations on some of the most challenging data and technology problems out there. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe and s
SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job – no more, no less. Want to be on a team that’s full of results-driven individuals who are constantly seeking to innovate? Want to make an impact? At SailPoint, our Developer Experience team does just t
SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job – no more, no less. Want to be on a team that’s full of results-driven individuals who are constantly seeking to innovate? Want to make an impact? At SailPoint, our Developer Experience team does just t
Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience where you will work on real projects, solve real business challenges, and collaborate with leaders across the organization. This is more than an internship—it’s an opportunity to accelerate your development, expand your perspective, and begin shaping your career with purpose. We are looking for curious, driven, and high-potential individuals ready to learn, contribute, and grow. If you are eager to make an impac
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Software Engineer 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 Engineer positions.