SThree
Software Engineer
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About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in Software Engineer roles within our growing technology team. We're seeking talented developers to join us in delivering robust, scalable solutions across our UK operations, with the potential to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge projects across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services.
Roles of this type may sit within collaborative development teams where you would contribute to the design, development, and deployment of modern applications. The work could involve building microservices, integrating APIs, working with cloud platforms, and supporting the full software development lifecycle—with scope to grow your technical expertise and take on increasing ownership as your experience develops.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, or nationwide UK opportunities
- Type: Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £600–800 per day (or £250–280 per day, dependent on experience and contract terms)
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Domain: Software development and engineering across STEM sectors
What You Would Do
- Developing and maintaining applications using technologies such as.NET, ASP.NET, Java, and Spring Boot
- Building and consuming APIs and microservices architectures
- Working with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP
- Contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation using Docker and Kubernetes
- Writing and optimizing SQL queries and managing data pipelines
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions
- Supporting code quality, testing, and documentation standards
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in production and development environments
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What You Could Bring
Must-have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Proficiency in at least one of:.NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot, or Python
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Understanding of API design and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with version control and collaborative development practices
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Nice-to-have
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Familiarity with Linux or Windows environments
- Experience with data pipelines or data quality
- Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or Professional Scrum Developer (PSD I)
- Experience with business process modeling (BPMN) or UML
- Knowledge of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE)
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
- Exposure to modern technology stacks and opportunities to expand your technical skillset
- Involvement in meaningful projects across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services
- Collaborative environments where you can learn from experienced developers
- Potential progression toward senior or specialist technical roles as your expertise grows
- Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work across multiple UK locations
- Contract flexibility and the chance to gain diverse industry experience
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams, and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Leeds.
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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