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
Salesforce Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £65,000
- Location
- ., United Kingdom
Salesforce Developer The Salesforce Developer joins a growing legal practice that specialises in collective redress and class actions. This...
Python Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £625 - Per Day
- Location
- Surrey, United Kingdom
Python Developer The Python Developer role involves contributing to projects aimed at reducing the company's cost per hire by building...
Java Developer - Back / Middle office, Clearing, Settlements
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £125,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Java Developer Hybrid UK | Permanent Leading financial services firm seeking a Senior Java Developer to build and enhance critical...
Credit Risk Java Developer (front office)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
- Location
- London, - None Specified -
Front Office Java Developer – Credit Risk London | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Bonus A leading financial services firm is seeking a Front...
Oracle Financials Developer - Financial Services
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £750 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Oracle Financials Developer sought by leading financial services company based in the city of London. London | Hybrid | 12-Month initial...
Technical Product Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
About the job Technical Product Manager (AI Enablement) London (Hybrid, 2 days/week) The Role Join an AI Enablement team driving safe,...
Technical Lead – Java, AWS, Architecture, Fintech, Banking, Payments, Savings
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £140,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Technical Lead – Java, AWS, Architecture, Fintech, Banking, Payments, Savings London | Hybrid | £110k–£140k + Bonus + Equity Technical Lead...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000
- Location
- Sunbury-On-Thames, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer Our client is a fast-growing, VC-backed data platform that helps global brands understand and monetise user...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior, Staff & Principal Engineers Salary range: £90 - 150k (+ equity) Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
Senior Full Stack Product Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £110,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Full Stack Product Engineer The Senior Full Stack Product Engineer joins a rapidly expanding SaaS company that is revolutionising...
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £350 - Per Day
- Location
- NA, United Kingdom
Site Reliability Engineer We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of our Google Cloud environment and make sure the...
Linux Platform Engineer (OpenShift) – London
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £58,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Linux Platform Engineer (OpenShift) – London The Linux Platform Engineer joins a growing platform team within a high-growth SaaS business,...
Senior Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £95,000
- Location
- London, - None Specified -
Senior Backend Engineer Our client is a leading organisation in the hospitality technology sector, dedicated to transforming how...
Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £75,000 - £90,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Full Stack Engineer Full Stack Engineer London (Oxford Circus) | Hybrid: 2 days per week | Reports to: Head of Mobile About: We’re building...
Head Of IT
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £750 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Head Of IT The Head of IT joins a UK-based fashion retailer, delivering strategic and technical leadership to maintain a high-performing,...
Head of IT
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £85,000 - £90,000
- Location
- Oxted, United Kingdom
Head of IT The Head of IT oversees the strategic and operational delivery of IT services within the organisation, ensuring smooth...
Data Governance Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £575 - Per Day
- Location
- NA, United Kingdom
Data Governance Manager | Contract Opportunity We're currently supporting a university undergoing a major Data & Reporting...
Engineering Manager (Cloud)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £130,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager (Cloud) Our client is a renowned organisation within the UK’s technology sector, known for their high-traffic consumer...
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Forward Deployed AI Engineer Our client is an AI-led fintech start-up revolutionizing wealth management and financial services through...
Flutter Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Flutter Lead The Flutter Lead role involves overseeing the development and scaling of a consumer product, focusing on both managerial...
SitecoreAI Technical Lead/Consultant
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £650 - Per Day
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
SitecoreAI Technical Lead/Consultant The SitecoreAI Technical Lead joins a leading digital consultancy to drive the technical delivery of...
TotalMobile Business Analyst
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support an Awaab's Phase 2 programme, ensuring compliance with new regulations while...
Civica CX Systems Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £50,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Title: Civica CX Housing Systems Lead Salary: £50,000 Location: Remote (UK-wide, occasional travel for key team events) Contract:...
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 provided by UK Technology Director, Jo Callaghan
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.
