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Software Development & Software Engineering Recruitment
Hiring skilled software engineers and developers is increasingly competitive. Our specialist team at Robert Walters help UK organisations hire software developers, engineers and technical teams that deliver scalable, high-impact solutions - whether on a permanent, contract or project basis.
Build high-performing software teams that deliver at scale
From fast-growing tech companies to global enterprises, we partner with organisations across the UK to deliver tailored software engineering recruitment solutions. Our recruiters combine deep technical market knowledge with access to established developer networks, enabling you to hire software engineers quickly and effectively.
Whether you need to hire a software developer for a key project or build an entire engineering team - speak to our software recruiters or submit your hiring requirement today.
Software roles we recruit for
With recruitment teams across London, Manchester, Birmingham and the wider UK, we support organisations hiring software talent across all industries. We provide permanent, contract and interim hiring solutions - helping you scale teams or deliver critical projects with confidence.
We recruit for a wide range of software engineering and development roles, including:
- Software Engineers (incl. Full Stack / Generalist)
- Back-End Developers (e.g. .NET, Java, Python)
- Front-End Developers (e.g. JavaScript)
- DevOps Engineers & DevOps Leads
- Cloud Engineers & Cloud Architects
- Solution / Technical Architects
- Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) & SDET Engineers
- QA Engineers & Automation Test Leads
- Mobile Developers (e.g. iOS / Android)
- Engineering Managers / Technical Leads
Why choose Robert Walters for software recruitment?
- Specialist software recruitment expertise: Our consultants are embedded in the UK technology market, understanding in-demand programming languages, frameworks and engineering skillsets.
- Access to highly skilled developer networks: We connect you with both active and passive software engineers across London, the North and the Midlands (and globally).
- Proven experience in permanent, contract and interim hiring: From contract software engineers to long-term strategic hires, we deliver flexible recruitment solutions.
- Insight-led search approach: Leveraging market intelligence and using strategic targeted sourcing, we identify high-quality candidates aligned to your technical and cultural requirements.
- Support for project-based and transformation hiring: We help organisations scale engineering teams for digital, cloud and software transformation initiatives.
- UK-wide coverage with global reach: Our regional expertise combined with international networks ensures access to the talent you need - wherever your business operates.
Benchmark 2026 UK software salaries and contract rates
Attracting and retaining top software talent starts with understanding what your competitors are paying. The Robert Walters Technology Salary Guide is free to download and helps you benchmark salaries and contract day rates for software developers and engineers across UK regions. Explore the full guide to unlock hiring trend insight and shape your offering.An award-winning service
Meet our software engineering & development recruiters:
Ben Litvinoff
Software Recruitment, London and the South
Ben leads a team of software engineering/development recruiters across London and the South, partnering with technology-driven organisations to hire developers, engineers and technical leaders. With deep expertise across permanent and contract hiring, his team supports businesses bridging skills gaps and building scalable, high-performing engineering teams.
Jason King
Software Recruiter, North
Jason’s team leads software engineering recruitment across Manchester and the North. Jason is an expert in supporting complex transformation and large-scale hiring initiatives across the public and private sector. With over 15 years’ experience, his team of software recruiters support clients to build resilient, high-performing teams through permanent, contract and interim solutions.
Dawn May
Software Recruitment, Midlands
Dawn leads software and technology recruitment across the Midlands, helping organisations hire software engineers and development teams aligned to their growth strategy. With over 15 years’ experience, she supports clients building resilient, future-ready engineering capability through permanent, contract and interim solutions.
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Bespoke salary benchmarking
Using a combination of our own data, publicly available insights and our recruitment experts, we build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent.
FAQs
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What trends are shaping software engineering hiring in the UK in 2026?
Software hiring in the UK is being driven by demand for scalable systems, cloud-native development and AI-enabled applications. Organisations are prioritising engineers with experience in cloud platforms, modern frameworks and microservices architectures.
There is also increasing demand for developers who can combine strong coding ability with collaboration, product thinking and commercial awareness.
Demand for top software talent, combined with a skills gap, has meant organisations are creating increasingly competitive packages.
Speak to our software recruiters for insight into how these trends impact your hiring strategy.
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Can you help hire contract software engineers?
Yes – we support organisations hiring contract software engineers for both short-term and long-term projects.
Contractors are often used to accelerate delivery, add capacity during peak demand or provide specialist expertise not available in-house.
Robert Walters has an established network of specialist contractors around the UK who trust us to find their next opportunity, and we can also create a customised payroll solution for your organisation.
Our Advisory team also support clients through structured programmes such as hire-train-deploy, helping build niche engineering capability at pace.
If you need contract or interim support, submit your requirement to discuss your project.
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Do you support hiring for software transformation programmes?
Absolutely. We help organisations hire software engineers and developers for large-scale transformation initiatives, including digital transformation, cloud migration and platform modernisation.
Our teams provide access to engineers experienced in delivering complex projects, helping reduce delivery risk and accelerate outcomes.
Read our technology transformation guide or contact our team to discuss your requirements.
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Where do you recruit across the UK?
Robert Walters recruits software professionals across all major UK regions, including London and the South, Manchester and Liverpool in the North, and Birmingham and the Midlands.
Our regional technology teams combine local market knowledge with national candidate networks, ensuring access to high-quality software talent wherever your business operates.
We are also able to connect organisations with global talent and support professionals willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
To hire software developers or engineers in your region, submit a vacancy today to arrange a no-obligation discussion about how we can support.
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Do you recruit remote and hybrid software developers in London?
Yes – we are a trusted software developer recruitment agency in London. We have a strong track record of supporting organisations with hiring remote, hybrid and on-site software professionals - depending on what best suits your team and delivery goals.
Our London team works closely with clients to understand how different working models fit within their engineering structure, culture and project requirements.
We then connect you with developers who not only have the right technical expertise, but are also experienced working effectively in remote, hybrid or fully on-site environments.
With an established network and access to market intelligence, we help you access a wider talent pool while ensuring candidates are aligned to how your teams collaborate and deliver.
If you’re hiring a software developer in London, submit your requirements and a member of the team will be in touch.