Contract Software Engineer

Langham Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Software Engineer for a fast-paced project in London. This role offers between £400-£500 per day, with options for hybrid or fully remote work. Candidates should have proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with building scalable applications. Join this dynamic team for a 3-month rolling contract that covers the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building scalable web applications.
• Experience with mobile app development across iOS and Android.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own deliverables and solve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React Native

Web3 technologies

CI/CD pipeline

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Contract Software Engineer Up to 500 per day Outside IR35 London/Hybrid or Remote 3 Month Rolling

We are seeking a Mid to Senior Software Engineer to join a fast-paced, dynamic project. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production release, within a collaborative, scale‑up style environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of deliverables and proactively solve technical challenges.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirement definition, coding, testing, and release.

Technical Requirements

• js: Proven experience building scalable, performant web applications with server‑side rendering and API integrations.
• React Native: Ability to develop and maintain mobile apps across iOS and Android platforms.
• Web3 (Preferred): Familiarity with blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralised applications is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, component-based architecture, and responsive design.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, and rapid iteration workflows.

Candidate Profile

• Comfortable in fast-moving, scale-up style environments.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teamwork.

Rate

• 400-500 per day
• Outside IR35
• London/Hybrid or Fully Remote
• 3 month rolling contract