Average Software Developer salary in City of London

Junior / Graduate Backend Software Engineer (C# / .NET)Location: London (Hybrid)Salary: ~£30,000 – £35,000 basic + bonusOur client is a fast-growing SaaS technology company building intelligent platforms used by global enterprises in highly regulated environments. With plans to grow the engineering team by ~30% this year, they’re hiring at junior, mid and senior levels and are keen to bring in graduate and early-career engineers who want to learn and grow.What they’re looking for in a Junior / Graduate Backend Software Engineer:A solid foundation in software development (degree or equivalent experience)Exposure to Backend development C# and .NET (preferred) through studies, placements, or personal projectsBasic understanding of SQL and relational databasesAn interest in writing clean, well-structured code and learning best practicesCuriosity, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindsetWhat you’ll be doing:Supporting the development of backend features under the guidance of experienced engineersLearning how to design, build, test and maintain scalable backend servicesWorking across the software development lifecycle, from development to deploymentAssisting with database queries, schema changes, and performance improvementsWhy join:Hands-on mentorship and support from senior engineersClear progression path from junior to mid-level and beyondExposure to real-world, mission-critical systems used by global organisationsCollaborative, supportive engineering cultureLong-term product vision and strong company growth

Senior Backend Software Developer (C# / .NET)Location: London (Hybrid)Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 basic + 10% bonusOur client is a high-growth SaaS technology company building intelligent platforms used by global enterprises in highly regulated environments. They are looking to grow by 30% this calendar year, and are hiring junior, mid-level and Senior Software Engineers.What they’re looking for:Strong experience building enterprise-grade backend systems using C# .NET Core / FrameworkSQL and relational database design skillsSolid engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing, debugging and secure developmentExperience working in complex or regulated environments is a plusWhat you’ll be doing:Designing and delivering scalable, high-performance backend featuresWorking across the full SDLC, from design through deployment and optimisationIntegrating systems with financial, transactional and market data APIsSupporting database schema design, performance tuning and automationWhy join:Build mission-critical software used by global organisationsHigh ownership and real technical impactSupportive, collaborative engineering cultureClear long-term product vision and growthIf you're interested in a short confidential chat, please get in contact, even if you'd prefer to be considered for a different seniority level!

C++ Software Engineering Manager A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a C++ Software Engineering Manager with extensive knowledge of C++ to join a market leading financial services company based from their Old Street, London office. Please note you will be expected to go to the office 4 days per week. The C++ Software Engineering Manager will take lead and mentor a team of 5 developers and QA's while also being able to be hands-on when called upon. This is an excellent opportunity for a C++ Software Engineering Manager who is looking to work for a fast growing organisation were you will be a key figure within the SDLC and the continued growth of the company. If you are currently a Software Engineering Manager who leads a team of software engineers and has a passion to steer projects then this would be perfect for you. The ideal candidate will have a great personality and the capabilities to get the most out of their team while being able to build strong relationships across the business. This is an initial 12 month Fix Term Contract with a view to extend. Skills that are required for the C++ Software Engineering Manager are:* Experience in software development* The ability to lead a large Software Engineering team* Experience of C++* Great Stakeholder Management Software Engineering Manager / Software Development Manager / Lead Software Engineer / C++ Salary: £100,000-£115,000 + Benefits Location: Old Street, London (4 Days on-site) Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.