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
SITS Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £57,000 - £59,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior SITS Developer | £55k - £68k | Remote We're partnering with a university who are ambitious and working on exciting projects. You’ll...
PHP Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £40,000 - £45,000
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity: PHP Developer (Laravel) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office Salary:...
Power BI Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £400 - Per Day
- Location
- North West, United Kingdom
We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to join a dynamic team within the Housing and IT sector on a contract basis. This is a...
Cerner Millenium Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £375 - Per Day
- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
Contract Developer – Oracle Health (Cerner) NHS Project We’re supporting an NHS partner in sourcing an experienced Oracle Health (Cerner)...
SITS Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £49,000 - £59,800
- Location
- Tendring, United Kingdom
SITS Developers | FTC for 12 months | £49K – £60K | Remote We are thrilled to be partnering with a Higher Education institute who are in...
Senior .NET Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We are currently working with a Transport & Logistics Client who is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior C# .NET Developer to...
Azure Integration Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £49,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Azure Software Engineer 12 & 18-month Fixed-Term Contracts, Full-Time (35 hours) Salary: Up to £53,000 (Manchester) or £60,000 (London)...
Power BI Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
We're working with a tech-driven housing association, looking for a talented Power BI Engineer to join their team on 12 month fixed term...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity: .NET Developer (C# / Angular / SQL) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office...
Housing Systems Project Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Civica CX Project Manager role, available on a Permanent basis. This client are getting close to phase 1 of their implementation. This...
Front End Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, - None Specified -
Role: Software Engineer (Front End focus) | Mid or Senior level Salary range: 45-70k UK remote (open to EU +/- 3 hours GMT) Current team...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £75,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Software Engineer (Mid or Senior) Salary range: 60-75k Location: Central East London (x3 days per week onsite) Tech stack includes:...
Senior FullStack Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £115,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Full Stack Engineer We require a senior engineer, that's worked at startups or fast moving companies. They should have experience in...
Full Stack Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Mid level Full Stack Engineer Salary range: 60-70k Location: Central London (x1 day per week onsite - flex on day) Tech stack...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior, Staff & Principal Engineers Salary range: £90 - 150k (+ equity) Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
NEC Applications Specialists
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Multiple NEC Systems Analysts needed on a Permanent basis for a large social housing provider. This is a great time to join, as the...
Head of Cyber Security
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £700 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Head of Cyber Security - 6 Months Contract We are currently partnering with a Charity who are in the market for a Head of Cyber Security to...
Development Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000
- Location
- Barnsley, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity: Development Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office Salary: £65,000...
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 -...
Heading of Engineering
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £150,000
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Role: Head of Engineering (hands on) Salary range: 100-150k Location: Central East London (x3 days per week onsite - Tues/Wed/Thurs) Tech...
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 from Director, Joseph Thushe
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.
