Software Development
Are you looking for your next software development job? Gravitas are award-winning software recruitment experts. We have been helping tech professionals to get hired by some of the top businesses in the UK for over 14 years.
We fuel innovation by supporting specialisms that underpin development, transformation and growth, working with talented professionals and businesses across key growth areas such as Greentech, Insurtech, Healthtech, and Fintech.
From Junior Developer to Full-Stack Developer, our expert consultants can help provide career guidance on the hottest new skills you need to be learning, as well as the most in demand job opportunities, including JavaScript, C#, DevOps, Mobile, and Product Development.
Latest roles
LIQUID/SHOPIFY DEVELOPER
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- Contract
- Salary
- £170 - £200 per day
- Location
Shopify/Liquid Developer - Beauty & Wellness Industry Location: United Kingdom (Fully Remote)Type: 6 Month ContractSalary: £170-200/day...
Full Stack JavaScript + Laravel Developer
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- Contract
- Salary
- Up to £200 per day
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Full Stack Laravel + JavaScript Developer Industry: Sustainable RetailLocation: United Kingdom (Fully Remote)Salary: £200 per day (Outside...
Python Developer
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- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - £520 per day
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Job Title: Python Developer - AI Startup Contract Length: 12-month contractLocation: RemoteRate: £500/day OutsideIR35Notice Period: Up to...
Quantitative Developer - HFT
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- Permanent
- Salary
- Up to £0.00 per annum
- Location
Gravitas have partnered with a high frequency trading (HFT) family office that are currently hiring for a Quantitative Developer to join...
Android Developer
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- Permanent
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- £80000 - £95000 per annum
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Senior Android Developer Salary range: £80 - £95k (+equity) Location: Central London (X's days per week onside) Tech stack includes:...
Database Developer / Engineer
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- Permanent
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- £50000 - £60000 per annum
- Location
Database Developer - 60K - Hybrid Location: London, United KingdomSalary: £60,000 per annumWorkplace: Hybrid (3 days a week) Our client a...
Python Developer (Contract)
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- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - £520 per day
- Location
Job Title: Python Developer - AI Startup Contract Length: 12-month contract Location: Remote Rate: £500/day OutsideIR35 Notice Period: Up...
FullStack Developer
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- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - £500 per day
- Location
Job Title: FullStack Engineer Industry: FintechLocation: United Kingdom (Fully Remote)Salary: £500/day Job Description: We are seeking a...
Software Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £30000 - £50000 per annum
- Location
.Net | C# | SQL | Remote working | Football Industry!Calling all Football loving .Net Developers! This is a fantastic chance to combine...
Java Contract | 6 Months | Outside IR35
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- Contract
- Salary
- £400 - £500 per day
- Location
Job Title: Senior Java Developer Contract Length: 6 Months (Outside IR35 - likely to extend) Location: London, (Hybrid) Salary Range: £400...
Staff FrontEnd Engineer
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- Contract
- Salary
- £550 - £600 per day
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Job Title: FrontEnd Developer | Lead / Staff Level Engineer Industry: Retail, PublicLocation: United Kingdom Job Description We are seeking...
Fullstack Engineer
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- Contract
- Salary
- Up to £400 per day
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Job Title: Full Stack Developer Location: Remote, UK We are currently seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a fully remote,...
Full-stack Engineer | 6 month contract | Outside IR35
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- Contract
- Salary
- Up to £400 per day
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Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Contract)Location: On-Site (London)Contract Length: 6 Months (Outside IR35)Day Rate: £400/dayWe are...
Lead Data Engineer (Data Warehouse)
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- Contract
- Salary
- £700 - £750 per day
- Location
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer (Data Warehousing) Industry: Commodity TradingLocation: London, OnsiteSalary: £750 per day (Inside...
Senior Software Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £90000 - £120000 per annum
- Location
Role: Senior / Staff Full Stack EngineerSalary range: 90 - 120k (+ equity)Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
Senior Software Engineer - GCP
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000 per annum
- Location
Senior Software Engineer available on a permanent basis in Bristol. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications for...
Senior Software Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £80000 - £100000 per annum
- Location
Senior Software Engineer available on a permanent basis in London. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications for...
Software Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £60000 - £80000 per annum
- Location
Role: Mid Stack EngineerSalary range: 60 - 80k (+ equity)Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite - Tue/Wed/Thurs)Tech stack...
Senior Data Engineer
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- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - £550 per day
- Location
Senior Data Engineer A leading Consultancy firm in London, is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join the team for an opportunity...
Lead Data Engineer
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- Contract
- Salary
- £800 - £850 per day
- Location
Lead Data Engineer Commodities Trading Industry Location: London, United KingdomSalary: £850 per day Job Description: We are seeking a Lead...
Senior Web Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £85000 - £100000 per annum
- Location
Senior Software Engineer (Front-End Focused) MUST HAVE DESIGN SYSTEM EXPERIENCE | React.js/TypeScript/Node.js/GraphQL/Figma | 3 Days PW LDN...
Senior Integrations and Solutions Architect
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £62000.00 - £72000.00 per annum
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Senior Integrations and Solutions Architect Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United KingdomSalary: £72000 per annumWorking Style:...
Cloud Operations Manager
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £80000 - £90000 per annum
- Location
Cloud Operations Manager role available on a Permanent basis for a Fintech company based in London. This role you will be working on...
Senior Full Stack Engineer
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- Permanent
- Salary
- £80000 - £115000 per annum
- Location
Role: Senior Software EngineerSalary: up to 115k (+ equity)Fully Remote (Europe | GMT +- 2 hours)Tech stack includes: React, Typescript,...
Top software development job niches in demand
JavaScript
JavaScript offers plenty of opportunity as a developer. From optimising webpages to backend engineering, our clients are looking for candidates across a variety of roles, including:
- Full-Stack Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Backend Developer
- Mobile Developer (React Native)
- Web Developer
E-Commerce, Finance, Digital Agencies and Technical Consultancies are commonly hiring JavaScript Developers, with skillsets including; web programming (i.e. HTML/CSS), web application frameworks (i.e. Mobile, React Native, Angular, VUE.js, NEXT.js, Node), and data algorithms.
C#
A popular object-orientated programming language created by Microsoft, C# is used to develop applications and programmes on the .NET platform.
With most companies using .NET, developers specialising in C# continues to be rich in demand. We help C# professionals find a variety of roles, including:
- C# Developer
- .NET Developer
- Software Developer
- Backend Developer
As a cutting-edge language, companies are utilising C# towards website or app development and enterprise cross-platform applications in industries such as Healthcare and Finance.
DevOps
DevOps combines practices, tools and philosophies towards the software development lifecycle. Some key roles include:
- DevOps Manager
- Azure DevOps Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
DevOps specialists have strong knowledge across technical architecture, system administration with traditional developer skills such as coding and automation.
Product Development
Product development teams combine business, engineering, and design skills to meet new requirements with the development of new products and services.
Successful product development requires teams with strong technical backgrounds, research & market analysis and user understanding. We recruit for a variety of Product roles including:
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Technical Business Analyst
Product development is a broad field, inclusive to a variety of sectors. However, technology and the finance industry have the most demand for Product Managers in a move towards new digital products and tools.
Mobile Development
Mobile Development is a significant area of technology, creating software applications for mobile devices with cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, Node, Flutter, Ionic, Swift and Kotlin. Requirements for Mobile Developers vary, including:
- Flutter Developer
- React Native Developer
- iOS Developer
- Android Developer
With a continuous growth in demand, Mobile Developers are in the most demand with our clients in Finance, Technology, Healthcare and E-Commerce.
Top tips to get hired in software development
Guidance from Director, Joseph Thushe
Never stop learning – tech is constantly evolving
As a Software Developer, you can develop your career in two ways. Firstly, you may choose to become a niche specialist; perfecting the coding languages you use or build experience in a particular product, with the aim of being an expert in a specific area. Alternatively, you might want to broaden your skillset by exploring what other programming languages you can learn or projects you can gain experience from. Both career paths thrive from being passionate about what you can learn next! You’ll only benefit from growing your skills and this will open doors to further opportunities. Remember tech is constantly evolving and so you need to stay up to date on the latest coding languages and techniques to remain in demand.
Build a portfolio
Having a portfolio is crucial in software development, with Hiring Managers often wanting to see one with an application. The products and software you work on are likely to be very different from organisation to organisation. A portfolio is a great way of showcasing your knowledge, skills and the impact you have made. You’ll be able to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, coding abilities and teamwork through tangible evidence.
A step further from this? Try including references or testimonials from your colleagues or managers, to show the true value of your work!
Confidence in communication
A position in software development is more collaborative than you might think! When developing products or software, you may work with different project managers or stakeholders to discuss requirements. Great communication is key to ensure a shared vision, eliminating barriers of miscommunication or potential risks from misunderstanding. Efficient communication is built over time through building your confidence. Make sure you are getting involved with each meeting or stand up, listen attentively, and engage effectively with your team.