Average Software Developer salary in the UK

Job Title: Senior Software DeveloperLocation: Staplehurst, Kent (Please note that candidates must live within a 20 mile radius to apply)Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)Job Type: Permanent/ Full timeAbout Us:Burtons Manufacturing Co Ltd. is a veterinary equipment manufacturer based in Staplehurst, Kent. Established in 1981 Burtons has been supplying the veterinary industry with a full range of products for over 40 years.Fundamental to the provision of safe anaesthesia is the support of well-designed ventilation and patient monitoring equipment. Burtons have a range of products designed specifically for veterinary use, with embedded or mainstream operating system software running mainly on Windows PC's or Linux platforms.About the role:Due to the growth of the company and range of products, Burtons require an experienced programmer to expand the development team. Burtons are looking for an experienced programmer well versed in Windows and Linux software development using predominantly C++, but also C#, .NET and web-based programming languages. The role will involve working on user-interface software for the control of mechanical ventilators and the monitoring of patients under anaesthesia. Burtons have a combination of electronic and clinically skilled personnel within the company driving forward new advances in animal ventilation and monitoring techniques. Burtons would like to expand the current software into hand-held mobile devices.This role reports directly to the Production Director.Duties and Responsibilities:This is a senior role requiring proven skills and abilities; please note this role is not suitable for applicants requiring further training/mentoring.Work with existing programmers on developing new product code for Windows and Linux platforms. Current C++ projects include new animal ventilators, new Multi-Parameter patient monitors and a new ventilator simulation system.Be involved in the creation of new C++ software from scratch, matched to the requirements of new products.Support existing code in legacy products (C++ and C#) by responding to customer reports and identified software defects.Support the development team with university and internal research projects.Work with the development team to expand the platform usage of existing software to include hand-held devices such as tablets and mobile phones.Demonstrate a desire to take ownership of own work and maintain excellent attention to detail.Work across departments to provide bespoke software solutionsAbout you:Primary:Minimum 5 years' experience of developing applications using Windows Visual StudioWell versed in predominantly C++ and C, with experience of C#, and .NETStrong experience of working with Windows and Linux operating systemsAbility to adopt ownership of responsibility for a project, to oversee meeting of deadlines and project objective.Tertiary education with supporting qualificationsDemonstration of previous industry work historyDemonstration of extensive knowledge and previous experience may be considered in place of formal tertiary qualificationsSecondary:Good organisational and planning skillsClear and precise documentation and annotation for code developmentAbility to work alone and as part of a development teamAbility to understand and focus on the core requirements of a taskAbility to clearly explain ideas and concepts to less experienced members of the team or members of other departmentsBeneficial:Experience of embedded systemsC, C++ programming in embedded systemsWorking with the Microchip range of microcontrollersExperience of working with iOS and Android platformsBenefits:Competitive annual salary £50,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; Burtons have a range of flexible working options available for the right candidate.33 holiday days per year (inc. bank holidays)Contributory pension schemeExcellent opportunities to train and progressOffices and workshops based in beautiful countryside settingOn-site car parkingStaff events, such as the Big Summer Party and awards SchemePlease click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this roleCandidates with experience or relevant job titles of Lead Software Engineer, Principal Developer, Software Architect, Senior Programmer, and Technical Lead may also be considered.

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.

City + Capital are currently representing an established and fast-growing UK business that is looking to appoint a Software Developer to its in-house technology team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious developer to join a business that places significant importance on technology and continued digital development.The successful candidate will work across live internal and customer-facing systems, gaining broad exposure to both back-end and front-end development.The CompanyOur client is an established and growing UK business operating in the financial services sector. The firm has achieved significant growth in recent years, backed by strong investment, and driven by the ongoing development & success of their tech stack.Technology plays an important role for our client in many aspects.Internally, it drives the day-to-day operation, allowing different teams to be as efficient and effective as possible in their work. Externally their tech drives client activity and outcomes, using portals and other tools.Continued investment into its technology capability has created an opportunity for an additional developer to join the business. You will become part of a industry respected and collaborative in-house team responsible for maintaining and improving established systems alongside delivering new functionality.The size and structure of the team means developers gain genuine exposure to the wider business and can see the practical impact of the technology they build.Importantly, there is also scope for future progression in this role too.Role OverviewAs Software Developer you will help design, build, maintain and improve a range of business-critical applications and systems.Working across a PHP/Laravel back end and Vue front end, you will contribute towards new functionality, internal tools, customer-facing applications, reporting capabilities, automation and third-party integrations.Rather than focusing exclusively on either front-end or back-end development, you will have the opportunity to build broader full-stack experience and contribute across different stages of the development lifecycle.You will work alongside experienced technology professionals and communicate directly with colleagues across the business to understand requirements and develop practical technical solutions.Responsibilities• Build and improve features across established applications and systems• Support development across both front-end and back-end environments• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, charts and tables• Support document generation and automated processes• Work with third-party REST APIs and webhooks• Assist with the development and maintenance of external integrations• Test changes carefully and contribute towards improving automated testing• Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and solve problems• Help maintain and progressively improve an established codebase• Support the ongoing development and reliability of live systemsCandidate RequirementsThe ideal individual will be technically capable, inquisitive and keen to continue developing within a collaborative in-house environment.You should enjoy solving problems, taking ownership of your work and communicating with both technical and non-technical colleagues.The ideal candidate is likely to be experienced in:• Commercial experience using PHP and Laravel desired• Practical experience with Vue, ideally Vue 3 desired• Working knowledge of MySQL and database queries desired• Experience consuming or integrating REST APIs and webhooks desired• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices desired• An understanding of both front-end and back-end development desired• A careful approach when working with live and sensitive data• Strong communication and problem-solving skills• Comfortable working within a small technology teamExperience with technologies such as AWS, Redis, Tailwind CSS, Vite, automated testing or data visualisation tools would be advantageous but is not essential.On OfferOur client is ideally looking to pay up to £40k as a basic salary, though higher offers could be considered based on experience & technical capability.Upon joining you will also take part in our client’s favourable bonus scheme too, which can significantly enhance annual take home.Most notably, this is an opportunity to join a respected and established on an exciting tech and growth journey. They prefer to operate a strong promote from within policy, meaning opportunities to progress in to more senior tech positions may be available, once excellent performance is delivered, and as the business continues to scale.Please note this is an office-based role, 5 days per week in Hertfordshire.This is critical for team collaboration and development plans.Next StepsOur client is very keen to fill this role quickly in line with objectives.Due to the nature of the long-term opportunity here, it will not be on the market for long!If this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in, then we look forward to your application as soon as possible.Once we have reviewed your application, we will be in touch with an update. We look forward to hearing from you.The City + Capital Team