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
.NET Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £0 - £60,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
.NET Developer Our client, a leading technology organisation, offers a dynamic and innovative environment where teamwork and excellence are...
Mobile Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Mobile Developer Our client is a government organisation committed to delivering high-quality digital services. They foster a collaborative...
AI Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
AI Developer (Azure / Co-pilot Studio / AI Foundry) Hybrid (2–3 days onsite, Guildford) | Public Sector | Permanent Salary & Benefits...
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...
Platform Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £135,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Platform Engineer Our client is a rapidly growing, innovative company transforming enterprise operations through their AI-native platform,...
Lead Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- Londin, United Kingdom
Lead Data Engineer £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits Hybrid: Minimum 3 Days Onsite (London – Commutable) Gravitas is partnering with a leading...
Senior Tech Lead (Sitecore)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
- Location
- london, - None Specified -
Senior Tech Lead (Sitecore) Location: United Kingdom (Remote) Salary: £110,000 per annum Overview We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead...
Java Technical Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Java Technical Lead The organisation is building and delivering software across multiple product lines and platforms, with a strong focus...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior, Staff & Principal EngineersSalary range: £90 - 150k (+ equity)Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
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 Front-End Engineer - Financial Services/Banking
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £140,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Front-End Engineer Our client is a leading bank committed to innovation and excellence within the financial services sector. They...
Senior AWS Engineer (Data Platforms)
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £750 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior AWS Engineer (Data Platforms) A leading financial services organisation is seeking a skilled Senior AWS Engineer (Data Platforms) to...
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...
Head of IT
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £88,000 - £88,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Head of IT Hybrid working (circa 1 day per week in London) Permanent Salary: £88,000 Lead Technology That Makes a Real Difference This is a...
Engineering Manager (SRE)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £120,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Site Reliability Engineering Manager | London (2 days Hybrid) We're partnering with one of the UK's most recognised and high-traffic...
Engineering Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £110,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager Our client is a scaling technology company committed to innovation and growth, fostering a collaborative and dynamic...
D365 Low-code Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Wales, United Kingdom
D365 Low-code Engineer Our client is a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering a...
Systems Administrator
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £50,000
- Location
- -, United Kingdom
Systems Administrator Our client is a major European automotive group comprising two software-led businesses in the automotive sector—one...
Applied AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £80,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Applied AI Engineer Our client is a fast-growing AI / ML consultancy committed to delivering innovative solutions across various...
MLOps Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £65,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
.. MLOps Engineer – AI Consultancy Manchester | £45k–£65k + Equity + Benefits We’re hiring for a MLOps Engineer to join a fast-growing AI...
Senior Data Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Senior Data Analyst Location: City of London (Hybrid – 50% office based) Salary: £70,000–£85,000 + 20–40% bonus + benefits Gravitas has...
AI Engineering Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £125,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
We are seeking an AI Engineering Manager to build and lead a new AI team within a product-led software development environment. You will...
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Forward Deployed AI Engineer Our client is an AI-led fintech start-up revolutionizing wealth management and financial services through...
Staff Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £135,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Staff & Principal Engineers Salary range: 120 - 135k (+ equity) Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
Senior Product Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £105,000
- Location
- q, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Product Engineer (Backend) Salary: up to 105k Location: East/Central London (x4 days per week onsite) Tech stack includes:...
Housing Technology Project Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Nailsea, Bristol, United Kingdom
Housing Technology Project Manager Our client is a software provider offering solutions and consultation to the Social Housing sector. In...
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.
