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DevOps & Python Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Experis


The OpportunityWe're seeking a DevOps & Python Engineer to join a programme delivering modern cloud-based services s...

  • Rate £680 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior Digital Marketing Analyst - B2B SaaS

Posted 2 days ago by Fruition Group


Senior Digital Marketing Analyst - B2B SaaSOutside IR35 ContractRemote, UKA contract opportunity for a Senior Digital Ma...

  • Rate £425 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Accounting Instructor

Posted 3 days ago by Alignerr


About The RoleWe're looking for experienced accounting instructors to help train and evaluate AI systems on accounting p...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

SmartRecruiters Functional Lead

Posted 3 days ago by Public Sector Resourcing CWS


On behalf of MHCLG, we are looking for a SmartRecruiters Functional Lead (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based REMO...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Capacity Manager - SC Cleared

Posted 3 days ago by Henderson Scott


Capacity Manager - Active SC Clearance Required | Remote | 6-month contractYOU MUST HOLD CURRENT, ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

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SAP Public Cloud Training and Change Manager

Posted 3 days ago by Stott & May Professional Search Limited


SAP Public Cloud Training and Change Manager (Remote)A leading organisation are seeking a hands-on SAP Public Cloud Trai...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior Test Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited


Job DescriptionA major government delivery programme is transforming services across a public sector body, requiring ski...

  • Rate £458 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Vulnerability Management Analyst

Posted 4 days ago by TEKsystems


Job DescriptionOur UK based client are looking to onboard 2 x Vulnerability Management Analyst's in early September to j...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh

Mobile Voice Core Signalling Designer

Posted 4 days ago by Networking People (UK) Limited


ScopeThe role will to act as a Design resource on the project.The Mobile Voice Core Signalling Designer will help Design...

  • Rate £510 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Atlassian Consultant

Posted 5 days ago by Tiro Partners


We're looking for a hands-on Jira Service Management and Integration Specialist to join a well-funded, mission-driven or...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

ServiceNow Change Manager

Posted 6 days ago by Stott & May Professional Search Limited


ServiceNow Change Manager (Remote) A leading organisation are looking for a ServiceNow Change Manager to work on a major...

  • Rate £485 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

SAP S/4 Change Manager

Posted 6 days ago by Stott & May Professional Search Limited


SAP S/4 Change Manager (Remote)A leading organisation are seeking an experienced SAP S/4 Change Manager (remote) to supp...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Configuration Manager - Active SC Clearance

Posted 6 days ago by Henderson Scott


Configuration ManagerRemote | IR35 status TBCWe are recruiting two experienced Configuration Managers to support a major...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Head of Data, AI and Automation – Government – Remote – 6 months £800+

Posted 7 days ago by Keystream Group Limited


Head of Data, AI and Automation - Government - 6 months - SC ClearedA Government organisation is currently looking to fi...

  • Rate £850 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Contract Full Stack Engineer - AWS

Posted 7 days ago by Fruition Group


Contract Full Stack Engineer - AWS/Typescript/Public Sector Duration - 6 months Outside IR35 - Competitive Market Rate F...

  • Rate £530 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Scala Developer – 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35)

Posted 7 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited


Fully Remote (UK-based)I’m supporting a long-term programme looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join a high-pe...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Security & Compliance Architect

Posted 7 days ago by Networking People (UK) Limited


The RoleUrgent requirement for an experienced Security Architect to work on a major security infrastructure programme.Yo...

  • Rate £680 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior AI Engineer - FTC [UK]

Posted 1 week ago by Spyrosoft Ltd


Role OverviewWe're looking for an exceptional Senior AI Engineer to lead the design and development of our next-generati...

  • Rate £70,000 per year
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior Software Back End Developer - FTC [UK]

Posted 1 week ago by Spyrosoft Ltd


Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Senior Back-End Developer to join an innovative and collaborative environ...

  • Rate £70,000 per year
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

DevSecOps Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitm...


DevSecOps Engineer - Contract | Initial 6 Months | Remote UK I £650 per day Change Digital is partnering with a global o...

  • Rate £90 per hour
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About Our Remote Working Contract Roles in Edinburgh

What is the contracting market like in Edinburgh?

As the UK's second largest financial centre by assets under management, Edinburgh generates deep and recurring demand for technology, change, risk, actuarial, and regulatory contractors from its concentration of asset managers, insurers, banks, and investment firms. Scottish Government departments and agencies headquartered in the city add a public sector dimension covering digital delivery, policy implementation, and programme management. A growing fintech community draws on Edinburgh's strong university talent pipeline to feed both permanent and contract hiring. Financial services roles requiring niche expertise can command rates that match or exceed those seen elsewhere in the UK, and the city's quality of life continues to attract contractors willing to relocate from London for comparable earnings in a more manageable environment.

What does 'remote working' mean for contractors in Edinburgh?

Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.

Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.

The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.

How much do contractors usually earn in Edinburgh when working remotely?

Contract rates in Edinburgh for remote roles vary by discipline and seniority. Remote positions may sit at different points within the typical range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required. Filter by your specialism above for a more specific range.

How many remote working vacancies in Edinburgh are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to July 2026.