Contract Software Engineer jobs in Preston, Lancashire

Lead .NET Software Engineer/Architect (Azure / Event-Driven Architecture) Location: Fully Remote Length: 3 month Inside IR35 Contract (Extension Available) We're seeking a Lead .NET Engineer to take ownership of architecture, design, and delivery across high-scale, event-driven services powering millions of user notifications and messages. You'll play a key role in shaping our technology...

Tech Stack: React, NestJS, cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, modern frontend/mobile tools. Location: Fully remote Salary: up to £84,000 Benefits: Share / bonus scheme, 6% matched pension and other Contract type: Full time, permanent Sanderson Recruitment are exclusively supporting a FTSE 100 Financial Services and Insurance business in the search for a Staff Software Engineer. This is a...

Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript + AWS + Lambda) 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (strong potential to go perm or extend) Full-Time | Fully Remote (UK-based) £70,000 – £80,000 + Benefits We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong AWS cloud experience to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable,...

CUDA Developer | High-Performance Computing | Applied AI Location: UK-based Remote Type: Contract, Outside IR35, Remote Sector: Advanced Computing / Applied AI We're partnering with a company building next-generation GPU-accelerated software for scientific and AI applications. We are recruiting for a CUDA Developer who's passionate about getting every ounce of performance out of modern...

Role: Senior Software Engineer Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Location: Huddersfield (Remote Considered) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (with flexibility) Are you a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and enjoys leading by example? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology team within a...

Job Opportunity: PHP Developer (Laravel) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office Salary: £45,000 We're working with a tech-led business that's looking for a hands-on Mid-level PHP Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role focused on modernising legacy infrastructure, building scalable backend systems, and...

Express Your Interest — Future Software Opportunities in Cleantech This isn't a live vacancy — it's an opportunity to express your interest in upcoming roles within the clean technology, sustainable energy or green tech space. We're building connections with forward-thinking professionals who want to be part of the next wave of projects shaping the global energy transition across 2026. Software...

We're hiring an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the delivery of complex, cross-functional software programs for a global technology leader developing next-generation virtual experiences. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for someone who's confident managing end-to-end technical programs, from definition to launch, across distributed engineering teams in the UK, EMEA, and...

Software Engineer | £400 - £425 | Outside IR35 | 12 Months | Fully Remote We're recruiting an experienced Software Engineer to support our client on a contract basis. This 12-month contract is determined as Outside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £400 - £425 per day. This project can be completed on a fully remote basis however occasional trips to the office in Bath is welcomed. Key...

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Video/AI Deployment Location: Remote Contract Length: 3 months – initial Rate: upto £45/hour - must have own limited company Start Date: ASAP Company Overview Our client is a pioneering leader in medical technology, focused on developing secure, high-performance software solutions that enhance patient care. Their multidisciplinary teams work at the...

Junior-Mid Level Node.js Software Engineer (Must have prior government experience) 12 month fixed term contract The Company At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration,...

Senior Backend / Full Stack Engineer (Contract) – API Team | Outside IR35/B2B - Remote Evantis is working with a fast-moving tech company that's building out a new API engineering team to power the next generation of partner and customer integrations. We're looking for multiple engineers with strong backend experience in Node.js/ TypeScript and the ability to design, build, and deliver APIs...

Title: Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer Location: UK – Remote Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 + 15% bonus Day Rate (if contracting): £500 - £600 per day Outside IR35 Keywords: TypeScript / Pulumi / Kubernetes / AWS / Linux Contract: 1-month rolling (with view to perm once funding lands) Wedo has partnered with a Series B Cyber Security company on a mission to protect digital assets across the...

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - AI Enablement Team Location: UK Remote Contract Duration: 6 months Start Date: Ideally by 1st December 2025 Position Overview: We are assembling a high-impact AI Enablement Team focused on accelerating software development through the strategic use of AI tools and pipelines. Unlike traditional AI teams, this group will not be building models from scratch....

Code Wizards are one of the world's leaders in Game and Esports Tech. We're in a period of growth and looking to bolster our software engineering capabilities. We are on the lookout for an experienced Unreal Engine Engineer to join our team on a freelance/contract basis. This role is all about multiplayer, networking, and crossplay, the backbone of truly connected gameplay. It offers the...

Backend Software Engineer UK Remote 6 Month Contract A fantastic contract role has opened up for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong expertise in Go. This is an exciting chance to join a leading technology company known for its high engineering standards and innovative approach to distributed systems. In this position, the Backend Software Engineer will play a central role...

Java Developer – Contract – Remote – £500/pd Outside IR35 – 6 months (likely 12 months) I'm working with a consultancy who are looking to hire a Java Developer (SC Cleared) on a contract basis for an initial 6-month assignment, expected to extend to 12 months. The role is fully remote, supporting a major central government project. Skills required: - Strong Java and Spring Boot development...

Senior Software Developer - Java / Python with Delphi We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer (Java/Python) to join a high-profile government project focused on modernising and integrating complex systems within a secure environment. You'll work across backend development, integration and automation – with occasional support for legacy Delphi components as part of wider platform...

Contic is a startup consultancy that designs, builds, and supports digital products that drive businesses forward. We work with clients of all sizes—from early-stage founders to enterprise teams—to bring ideas to life and support them long after launch. But we're more than just builders. We're a team of creative thinkers, technical experts, and trusted partners who care deeply about impact....

Location: Mostly remote (with one day per month in Milton Keynes) Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 Contract type: Full time, permanent Our client is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal technical leadership role within a collaborative, Agile environment, working alongside colleagues across multiple regions. If you are passionate...