Average Development Engineer salary in the UK

Test and Development EngineerLoughboroughPermanentCirca £50,000 BenefitsRole & ResponsibilitiesAre you an experienced Test and Development Engineer with a passion for engineering and love anything to do with Engines?As the Test and Development Engineer, will be you will act as primary contact point for all workshop and engine test cell activities across the business and the person to run and maintain the Dyno and other workshop equipment  You will support the Engineering Design in identifying and advising on testing solutions to meet test cell cycle requirement, quality targets and our customer needs   Responsibilities include: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop and test cell, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe testing activity.  Execute automated and manual engine test cycles, supporting increasingly complex test requirements alongside Engineering teams.Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, working with the engineering design team to deliver fast, effective resolutions.Take full ownership of test pieces, equipment, and hardware, ensuring consistent performance and availabilityAnalyse test data, validate results, and influence design decisions through robust feedback and reporting.Where needed machine and fabricate to alter/improve and create test rigsRequired Skills & ExperienceEducated a good level expected to HNC/HND or Qualified by experienceBe able to use workshop machinery including millers, turners etcPrevious experience of operating a test cell and production in process test equipmentExperience of working on an engine DynoExcellent teamwork ethicsOrganised with good communication skillsStrong Admin skills for the purpose of report writing and recording dataInterested? Contact Scott Lydon on INDOTH

A growing software team is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Developer to help build and evolve technology used across the eCommerce and logistics sector.The business provides a multi-carrier delivery platform that helps retailers manage parcel tracking, customer queries, delivery issues and claims through a single, customer-focused solution. The team is now growing and looking for another developer to contribute to both new development and the continued improvement of existing services.Software DeveloperBackend / Full-StackSouthampton, Hampshire - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office£60,000 - £70,000This is primarily a backend role, working with TypeScript, Node.js and cloud-based systems. There will also be scope to work across the full stack for someone who wants broader exposure.The team is also actively exploring how AI-assisted development and agentic systems can improve the way software is built and delivered. You do not need to be an AI tooling expert, but you should be curious about where software development is heading and open to using tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot or similar as part of a modern engineering workflow.The role You will join an experienced development team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software used by retailers and logistics providers. You can expect to be involved in:Building backend services and REST APIs using TypeScript and Node.jsWriting clear, tested and maintainable codeContributing to the design and development of new features and servicesSupporting and improving existing systemsWorking with product, technical and leadership teams to understand requirements and shape solutionsDeploying, supporting and maintaining software and infrastructureUsing modern development practices including CI, automated testing, infrastructure as code and containerisationLearning GCP if your current cloud experience is mainly with AWS or AzureExploring sensible use of AI-assisted development tools within the team's engineering practicesWhat we are looking for The role could suit either an experienced mid-level developer ready for more ownership, or a senior developer looking for a hands-on role in a product-focused software environment. You will need experience with:TypeScript and Node.jsBackend API development, ideally with Express, Nest.js or similarMongoDB and/or relational databasesUnit testing, such as Jest or similarCloud platforms, with GCP useful but not essentialDocker and Docker ComposeCI/CD or continuous delivery environmentsInfrastructure as code, ideally Terraform or similarWorking collaboratively in a software development team Experience with AWS or Azure is absolutely fine if you are interested in building your GCP experience.Useful but not essentialReact or Next.jsKubernetes or serverless environmentsGitOps principlesFeature flags, dark launching or similar release techniquesAI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similarExposure to LLM-powered agents, APIs or pipelines using tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain or similarWhy consider it? This is a chance to join a growing UK development team working on software with real operational use in the eCommerce and logistics market.You will be joining a team that values good engineering practice, practical problem-solving and continuous learning. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your backend development experience, broaden into cloud and infrastructure, and gain exposure to how AI-assisted development is being adopted in real software teams.Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment.Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading media organisation to recruit a Backend Developer on a 6-12 month contract basisWe are looking for a talented Backend Developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and is comfortable working across multiple programming languages and technologies. This is a generalist engineering role suited to someone who values adaptability, enjoys learning new tools, and can contribute across a variety of backend systems and services.You'll work closely with product, data, infrastructure, and frontend teams to design, build, and maintain scalable applications that power critical business functions. We value engineers who can choose the right tool for the job rather than being tied to a single language or framework.RoleThe Backend Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across multiple programming languages.Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.Improve system performance, reliability, observability, and security.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.Troubleshoot production issues and participate in incident response when required.Work with cloud infrastructure, databases, and CI/CD pipelines.Review code, mentor teammates, and promote engineering best practices.ProfileThe Backend Developer will have strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.Professional experience building and operating backend applications in production environments.Proficiency in at least two or morebackend programming languages such as:PythonGoJavaKotlinC#TypeScript/Node.jsRubyRustExperience designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.Strong understanding of SQL and database design principles.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.CompanyUK's market leading financial services organisation with offices in LondonHybrid working Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: