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.

RPG Software DeveloperRPG400, ILE, SQLHybrid - Client site in Leeds (1 day per week) and an occasional office visit in Milton Keynes£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus & BenefitsAre you an experienced RPG Software Developer looking for an opportunity to work on business-critical applications for well-known organisations across multiple industries?We are looking for an RPG Software Developer to join our growing Software Development team. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, enhancing and supporting applications for customers across the finance, manufacturing and retail sectors, while helping to drive innovation within an experienced and collaborative development team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building strong client relationships and contributing to projects from initial analysis through to successful delivery.What You'll Be DoingAs an RPG Developer, you will:Develop, enhance, test and support applications for a wide range of customer projects.Analyse business requirements and design effective software solutions.Produce technical documentation for new developments and application enhancements.Gain a strong understanding of client business processes and application landscapes to provide effective long-term support.Manage software changes from requirements gathering through to implementation.Deliver training and knowledge transfer to customers where appropriate.Required Skills:RPG (multiple versions, including legacy and modern RPG)ILESQLCLPIBM i OSQuery 400 and DFUExperience in an IDE such as VS code or RDIExperienceCommercial experience developing IBM i / RPG applications.Experience maintaining and modernising business-critical applications.Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.Why Join Us?You'll become part of a growing, highly skilled development team where your expertise will have a real impact. We offer the opportunity to work with a diverse customer base, contribute to innovative projects, and help shape the future of our development practice.If you're passionate and enjoy working directly with customers to deliver high-quality software solutions, we'd like to hear from you.Please send your CV to

Edinburgh-based SaaS Organisation, with a market-leading product, are looking for a collaborative Software Engineer (with good experience using the .Net framework and JavaScript / TypeScript) to join their agile team - modern tech!They've been running really successfully now for several years and their product is used worldwide, largely both within the UK and the US. It's a data-focused product that is proven to enhance the efficiency within organisations and ultimately lower costs. They've got a busy pipeline of project work, including new feature development and major enhancements to the product - so they'll be plenty to keep you busy.They're based in central Edinburgh and have a development squad of around eight Engineers. They'd describe themselves as a friendly and sociable bunch that promote collaborative working and are looking for a similar fit. For this role (and all technical roles at the business) they're ideally looking for someone that is comfortable working onsite, roughly three days per week.You'd find yourself working on their core cloud platform, which is written with a modern tech stack (.Net, Azure, Microservices, Vuejs + TypeScript and more). So they're ideally looking for an Engineer that has good experience working across the Full Stack - however, you don't need to tick every technical requirement, they're happy to help people upskill here as it's a great L&D environment.You'll ideally have experience with most of the following;** Modern .Net (.Net Core, ASP.Net MVC)** Databases (SQL Server or Entity Framework)** Modern JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS, Angular or VueJS)** Test Driven Development** Working in an Agile environmentExperience with the following is highly desirable;** Cloud Services (Azure, GCP or AWS)** Working in a product environmentThe company have a great culture, several of their Engineers have strong tenure within the business, and it's rare someone would have a short stint here. I've personally helped a couple Engineers join the team over the past few years and heard great things firsthand.Their offices are just walking distance from Haymarket and Waverley station in Edinburgh, where they support hybrid working, with three days in office. In return they're able to offer a salary from £30k to £48k, on top of a good benefits package to match (Annual Bonus, 34 days holidays), alongside a great opportunity to continue developing your career within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment.If you're keen to find out more, please apply or drop Douglas Paget at Cathcart Technology a message.Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.