Average Software Engineer salary in Cambridge

Location: Royston (SG8)Duration: 12-month contract initially with the potential to be extendedHours: 9am - 5:30pm with hybrid working considered Salary: £50.15 per hour outside IR35Job Reference: 35960Polytec are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to support the development and validation of complex software systems for our Royston based client. You will work closely with product, development, and architecture teams to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.Responsibilities* Gather, analyse and validate requirements with cross-functional stakeholders* Contribute to software design through reviews, prototyping and test case development* Produce test plans, QA documentation and test summary reports* Implement and maintain automated tests at unit, smoke and regression levels* Validate integrated software and hardware systems* Support development and technical support teams as requiredRequirements* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field* Strong hands-on experience developing and testing commercial software* High-level proficiency in C#, C or C++ and XML* Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and modern SDLC practices* Experience with some of the following is desirable: - Windows Forms, WCF, WPF - SQL and database programming - Hardware interfaces (serial, network, USB) - GUI development and performance optimisation* Strong communication skills with a proactive, results-driven approachPlease contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Senior Software EngineerSalary: £55,000 - £65,000Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)Industry: Open-Source Software / Data & Collaboration Platforms The Opportunity I'm recruiting for a fast-growing Cambridge-based technology company that's making waves in open-source software and collaborative data platforms. This role is ideal for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on building scalable, high-quality applications and wants to have a tangible impact on product direction and team growth. You'll be joining an engineering team of around 10 developers, working in a collaborative environment where mentorship, technical excellence, and open-source contributions are genuinely encouraged. What You'll Be Working On Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable open-source applications Building new features and improving existing systems across backend and frontend Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Collaborating closely with Product, Design, and other engineers Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentoring team members Improving system performance, reliability, and developer experience Projects include API-first platforms, real-time collaboration tools, and data-driven services used globally. Tech Stack (Open-Source) Backend: Python, Go Frontend: React, TypeScript Frameworks: Django, FastAPI Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines Cloud: AWS Testing: Pytest, Jest You don't need experience with every tool - strong programming fundamentals and a passion for open-source are key. What They're Looking For Commercial experience as a Software Engineer (5+ years preferred) Strong experience building backend services and familiarity with frontend frameworks Experience with open-source technologies in production Comfortable owning features from design through to delivery A collaborative mindset and experience working in Agile teams Willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions Salary & Benefits Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Cambridge office 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance Company pension scheme Private healthcare and wellbeing support Annual learning and development budget Modern equipment provided Clear progression and senior-level mentorship opportunities Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work with modern open-source technologies, influence product and architecture decisions, and grow within a highly collaborative, technically excellent team in Cambridge. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Our client, a pioneering Robotics and Technology company, is recruiting for a Robotics Software Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel.Key duties will include but are not limited to:Review current data reporting process to optimise this to an automated process.Testing, debugging and verifying C++ code for data reporting.Produce clear technical documentation covering system requirements.Take ownership for everything data related for the robotic systems.Assist wider engineering teams with any data related queries.Contribute to all stages of the system development lifecycle from concept to production.The successful candidate will have:Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience.Strong database experience.Experience with C++, ROS, ROS2.Strong experience with data testing, reporting and analysis.Experience with Git.Experience with Docker, CI/CD and unit testing.Experienced working within robotics.If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert!We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.