Average Software Engineer salary in the UK

Python Software Engineer | Software Developer | Python, AWS, TerraformLondon, London CityHybrid, 2 days a week onsite£80k plus 8% bonus, 10% pension, private healthcareWe're recruiting for a Python Software Engineer to join a large, global AI & SaaS specialist.This is an opportunity to work on complex platform engineering challenges where your work will revolutionise the speed and accuracy of production quality code.You'll spend your time building automation frameworks, developing internal tooling, creating Infrastructure as Code solutions, and eliminating manual processes through clean, scalable, production-quality code. All within a talented team pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology.What You'll Be Doing | Summary of SkillsBuilding automation frameworks and tooling using PythonDeveloping Infrastructure as Code solutions with TerraformCreating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja/Jinja2Automating Windows environments through PowerShellManaging and improving configuration management with PuppetBuilding CI/CD integration's for infrastructure deliveryWorking closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiencyDriving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environmentsWhy Apply?You'll be joining a long-term project where your work will genuinely make a difference from day one. You'll have the freedom to improve systems, solve interesting technical problems, and work with modern AWS and automation technologies, all within a supportive team that offers plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career.Hit apply to upload your CV or contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more infoSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The opportunityJoin a software engineering function where you'll get broad exposure to the organisation's product portfolio, working in a team that actively adopts modern/innovative technologies.Key aspects of the roleLead and guide the security aspects of product development across the full lifecycle: concept/design delivery in-service support.Provide hands-on technical guidance to software development and wider project teams, including:security requirements and techniquessoftware architecture and design patternscoding standards, trade-offs, and best practiceSupport technology/framework evaluation and selection for software projects.Conduct security assessments and risk analysis for technologies and software systems:identify vulnerabilities and threatsdefine mitigation strategiesDrive continuous improvement:identify process improvementscontribute to development/implementation of engineering methodologies, tools, and frameworksMaintain clear, current security documentation (processes, procedures, guidelines).Produce security reporting/metrics to track activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation.What you can expect in the teamEngineering is central to the business, with scope to grow technical leadership and deepen understanding of complex software systems.Work alongside a multi-disciplinary engineering environment within a supportive and expanding software engineering team.What we're looking forExperience developing complex software products in regulated/safety-/security-conscious sectors such as defence, automotive, aerospace, telecoms (or similar).Practical software security experience, with knowledge of relevant standards and best practices.Strong collaborator and technical leader with good communication/influencing skills; enjoys problem solving and technical challenge.Interest in emerging technologies and current security challenges.Embedded software and/or firmware experience is beneficial but not essential.STEM degree (or equivalent experience) and comfortable working cross-discipline.Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

A software-led business is looking for a Software Architect to bring structure, coherence and long-term direction to a complex platform environment. This is an individual contributor role for someone who can work across engineering, product, infrastructure and security teams to shape architectural standards, guide technical decisions and support wider platform consolidation.Software Architect Uxbridge, West London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office Up to £120,000 + benefitsThe business has a broad technology landscape, with multiple systems, services, integrations and data capabilities that need to evolve in a more consistent, scalable and maintainable way. Your role will be to help define what good looks like, create clearer architectural boundaries and support engineering teams in making decisions that work both now and in the future.What you'll be doing You'll provide architectural leadership across software platforms, services, integrations and cloud-based systems.This will include:Defining architectural principles, standards and target-state designsSupporting platform consolidation and reducing unnecessary duplicationReviewing significant technical changes and guiding solution designHelping define clear service boundaries, ownership models and integration patternsEnsuring security, resilience, observability and scalability are considered from the outsetIdentifying architectural risks, technical debt and platform constraintsWorking closely with engineering and product leadership on major technical decisionsInfluencing engineering teams through technical credibility, clarity and pragmatic decision-making This is not a hands-on development role day to day. It is primarily focused on architecture, design review, technical direction and influencing through engineering teams.What we're looking for You'll need a strong background in software architecture, ideally within a SaaS, product or platform-led environment. You should be comfortable working across complex systems and helping teams move towards a more coherent platform architecture.Essential experience includes:Software architecture across complex platforms or distributed systemsSaaS, product or platform architecture experienceAPI, integration and service design experienceCloud-based architecture, ideally including AzureSecurity-by-design, resilience, scalability and operational qualityStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersThe ability to influence technical direction without relying on direct line managementExperience of platform consolidation would be particularly useful.Why this role?This is a good fit for someone who enjoys solving structural technology problems rather than owning a single product or system. You'll be working at platform level, helping the business simplify its architecture, improve ownership and create standards that engineering teams can actually use. The role suits someone pragmatic, credible and senior enough to balance long-term architecture with real-world delivery constraints.Interested? 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.