Average Software Developer salary in the UK

Startline Motor Finance is a leading provider of specialist finance solutions within the UK motor finance market. Established in 2013, the company partners with both franchised and independent dealerships across the UK, helping customers access tailored vehicle finance solutions. Known for its flexible and customer-focused approach, Startline supports a wide range of car buyers, including those who may not meet the criteria of traditional lenders. By combining innovation, technology and industry expertise, the business continues to deliver accessible finance solutions while adapting to the changing needs of customers and the automotive sector.About the role:The Software Developer Apprentice will combine structured learning with practical experience, supporting the design, development, testing and maintenance of business-critical applications. Working as part of the Applications Team, the apprentice will build technical capability while contributing to safe, reliable and well-controlled technology change.The role will involve close collaboration with developers, testers, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers. With guidance and supervision, the apprentice will learn how software solutions are developed, tested, released and supported within a regulated business environment.Responsibilities:Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of software applications under the guidance of experienced colleagues.Write clear, maintainable and well-documented code in line with agreed standards and development practices.Assist with translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.Take part in reviews, testing and release activities, acting on feedback to improve quality.Help identify, investigate, document and resolve defects, incidents and application queries.Use version control tools, including Git, to manage code and support collaborative development.Contribute to automation using tools and technologies such as JavaScript, Java, Playwright or Selenium, with training provided where required.Maintain accurate technical documentation, test evidence and progress updates.Support application configuration, deployment and business-as-usual change activities.Follow information security, data protection, change management and software development controls.Identify and escalate risks, blockers or emerging issues promptly.Build effective working relationships with colleagues, internal customers and third-party suppliers.Keep up to date with relevant technologies and apply learning to day-to-day work.What we're looking for:Knowledge, skills & experience:A genuine interest in software development, technology and problem solving.Exposure to programming languages is desirable.Basic understanding of programming concepts gained through study, personal projects, coding courses or similar practical experience.Awareness of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, testing or version control is desirable.Logical and analytical thinking, with the ability to break problems down into manageable steps.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to organise workload, meet deadlines and seek support when required.Values & behaviours:Curious and motivated with a proactive approach to learning.Reliable, organised and accountable for agreed actions.Solution focused with an understanding of how technology supports colleagues and customers.Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment.Committed to quality, security and continuous improvement.Why join us?This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in software development while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You'll gain hands on experience within a professional Applications Team, learn from experienced software professionals and contribute to the delivery and support of business-critical applications from day one.Alongside structured training and ongoing development, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that encourages learning, collaboration and career progression.Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pmBenefits:Private medical insurance for you, your spouse and dependent childrenWellbeing support including Medicash, a meditation app, personal wellbeing coaching and the Bike2Work scheme33 days annual leave plus your birthday offThe option to buy up to 5 additional days' holidayRecognition awards celebrating individual and team successA social team that organises regular events, fundraisers and company get togethersFuture prospects:90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.Important information:This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!

Software DeveloperUp to £50,000 per annum + benefitsChippenham, WiltshirePermanentWe're looking for a talented Software Developer to join a busy development team, working on a mix of existing systems and new software solutions.You'll take ownership of developing, improving and maintaining applications, working with C#, .NET and SQL Server, alongside a range of modern technologies. From building APIs and optimising databases to modernising legacy systems, this is a varied role where your technical expertise will make a real impact.Working within an Agile team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, solve complex problems and help shape reliable, secure and high-performing software.What You'll Be Doing:Developing and maintaining applications using C# and .NETBuilding web applications, APIs and desktop solutionsDesigning, managing and optimising SQL Server databasesImproving and modernising existing systems and codeWriting clean, efficient and maintainable codeCarrying out testing, debugging and code reviewsWorking with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD pipelinesCollaborating with the wider team to deliver projects on time and to a high standardWhat We're Looking For:Strong commercial experience with C# and .NETExperience with MVC, Razor or BlazorSolid SQL Server skills, including complex queries and performance tuningExperience developing and integrating REST APIsKnowledge of Entity Framework and JavaScript or TypeScriptFamiliarity with Git, Azure DevOps and CI/CDAn understanding of Agile development and software architectureA proactive, analytical approach with strong problem-solving skillsThe ability to work independently while being a great team playerWhat's on offer?Salary up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)25 days annual leaveHybrid working - Tuesday to Thursday office-based1 day of birthday leave per annumLife assuranceFree on-site parkingElectric car charging pointsSuccessful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Title: Software EngineerLocation: Birmingham / HybridSalary: £32,000 - £45,000 per annumPosition: Permanent, full-timeAbout The Company:The Company is a long-established web and app development agency based in the Jewellery Quarter, specialising in AI integration, SaaS products, apps and portals.Job Role:This is a hands-on, mid-level Software Engineer role with responsibility for delivering complete features and projects. You will work independently with light oversight from a Lead Engineer, delivering projects with a moderate level of technical risk or substantial parts of larger projects. You will own your work from the initial ticket through to a working, supportable feature in production.You will make technical decisions within your area of responsibility and judge when to seek a second opinion. You will raise higher-risk and architecture-level decisions with your lead early, bringing options and a recommendation. Your lead will support you with project-level technical risk.The role has no people-management responsibilities. You are encouraged to support junior engineers informally, while remaining focused on the quality, reliability and clarity of your own work.Your responsibilitiesDeliver features that are working, tested, documented and in use. Check for defects or unexpected behaviour after delivery and follow through without needing reminders.Make technical decisions that balance maintainability, security, performance and the client's needs. Understand which decisions you can make, which need your lead's input and which require further escalation.Identify risks and trade-offs early. Explain the current position, the impact on the project, what is already handled and what remains unresolved. Bring a proposed course of action so your lead can confirm, adjust or step in, and raise problems while there is still time to act.Build full-stack web and mobile applications, typically involving React Native, SQL-backed APIs and AWS hosting. Be comfortable working in the framework or language each project requires.Write clean, tested, well-structured code that follows team standards. Work collaboratively through Git, pull requests and CI/CD pipelines.Use AI-assisted tools to improve speed and quality. Review and validate their output, taking responsibility for the software you deliver.Keep your lead and project manager informed about progress, implications, resolved and outstanding issues, and any support or decisions you need. Explain technical choices clearly to project managers and, where needed, clients.Document decisions, context and operational knowledge so another engineer can pick up your work without relying on your memory.Identify recurring problems and suggest changes that prevent them. Put practical improvements in place within your area, such as checklists, clearer standards, tests, automation or better ticket templates.Contribute to better tickets, estimates, refinement and delivery flow. Apply lessons from retrospectives to your work.Keep clear ownership, a dated next step, any required decision or escalation, and a backup plan for the work you own. Resolve issues affecting your delivery or make clear who needs to take responsibility.Explain the trade-offs you chose as well as the constraints you faced when reporting on your work.Experience and capabilitiesYou will need:Commercial programming experience consistent with a mid-level engineer, with evidence of delivering features or parts of projects from start to finish.Solid capability in an object-oriented back-end language, with PHP/Laravel strongly preferred, and a modern front-end framework such as React or React Native. TypeScript is desirable.Good working knowledge of SQL and relational database design, and an understanding of MVC and RESTful API principles.Familiarity with Git-based team workflows, code review, automated testing and CI/CD.The ability to solve complex problems and become effective quickly with unfamiliar technologies.Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.Evidence of working independently, making informed decisions within your responsibilities, and knowing when and how to seek support.A practical, curious approach to new tools and AI-assisted development, with a willingness to experiment and assess their value through evidence and measurable results.Additional Information:We value a diverse workforce and believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches to the way we work. We welcome everyone from everywhere to come and join our team.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.The job title and salary offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience and demonstrated capability.Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with experience of the following may also be suitable to apply for this role;Software Engineer, Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, App Developer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Junior Software Engineer, Junior Developer, Graduate Developer, Trainee Developer, SaaS Developer, Portal Developer, Mobile App Developer, AI-Assisted Development, AI Pair Programming, Agentic Coding, AI Coding Agents, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, ChatGPT