Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer - Expert

itecopeople; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking an exceptional Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer with expertise in TypeScript and advanced design patterns. This high-level contract role offers hybrid work arrangements for UK-based candidates. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a proven ability to deliver complex solutions quickly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Expert in TypeScript or similar programming languages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-end development for a new platform.
• Apply advanced software engineering and design patterns.
• Produce clean, maintainable code.

Skills

TypeScript

Software Design Patterns

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

SOLID Principles

Algorithmic Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

Engagement details

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

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