Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer - Expert

itecopeople; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency seeks a Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer in the UK. This high-level role focuses on back-end development, requiring expertise in TypeScript and software design patterns. The ideal candidate will effectively translate abstract ideas into viable solutions. The position allows for hybrid work and is an inside IR35 contract, offering a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in software development/software engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Solid understanding of TDD and SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the back-end development of a new platform.
• Translate abstract concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Produce maintainable, clean code based on the 'less is more' principle.

Skills

Expert in TypeScript

Knowledge of software design patterns

Advanced problem-solving

TDD and SOLID principles

Excellent technical communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

The Role

Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer - Expert. We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer / Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer level.

You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on independence, can work from a high-level brief, and produces results quickly and to the highest standards.

Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35). Duration: 6 months initially. Start: ASAP September 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the back-end development of a new platform.
• Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns.
• Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions.
• Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles.
• Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient data structures.
• Collaborate with other engineers, mentoring and sharing knowledge.
• Produce maintainable, clean code based on the "less is more" principle.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Expert in TypeScript or a similar software development language, with strong back-end development experience.
• Extensive experience in applying well-known software design patterns.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Advanced algorithmic approach and abstract problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of TDD and SOLID principles.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in software development/software engineering.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Able to take a concept from discussion to high-quality code delivery.

Desirable

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline highly desirable.
• Experience in high-performance or complex systems.
• Familiarity with algorithmic analysis and performance optimisation.

Work Arrangements

• Remote or Hybrid your choice but you must be UK-based.
• Inside IR35 contract.

If you are a high-calibre developer with the skills above and the ability to deliver complex back-end solutions at speed, we'd love to hear from you.

Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.