Senior Software Engineer (Contract / SC Essential)
Posted 1 week ago by Softwire
£550 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Software Engineer involves joining a high-impact government programme on an outside IR35 contract, with a potential for extension beyond the initial 6-month term. The position requires working in a collaborative team to build robust and scalable solutions for a public sector client. Candidates should have experience with Java, Spring Boot, Typescript, and React. This opportunity is ideal for experienced contractors seeking stability and meaningful work in a complex delivery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Join a high-impact government programme of work.
- Collaborate with a team to build robust, scalable solutions.
- Make engineering decisions that impact project delivery.
- Work within a complex, delivery-focused environment.
Key Skills:
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Typescript, and React.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in public sector projects is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract - Current SC Essential
We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact government programme of work. This is an outside IR35 contract with a strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6-month term, making it a great opportunity for experienced contractors looking for stability and interesting work. The project sits within a complex, delivery-focused environment where your engineering decisions will genuinely matter. You'll be working as part of a collaborative team building robust, scalable solutions for a public sector client.
Tech Experience: Java, Spring Boot, Typescript and React.
£550 per day outside IR35
Start date: 28/04/2026
End date: 30/10/2026
About Softwire
Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organisations turn strategic ambitions into results at scale. Our practices cover AI transformation, data platforms, systems engineering advanced CX and experience design.