backend software engineer jobs in Edinburgh

Team: Backend Location: UK Remote Employment Type: Full-time and Permanent Remuneration (UK – Remote): £81–108k Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Equity We are a stealth-mode AI laboratory researching and developing Machine Learning models. The founding team consists of Cambridge graduates and former engineers at Google, Meta, Bloomberg, Microsoft and Amazon. We are backed by prominent...

About Prighter Prighter is a fast-growing LegalTech company building productised services and SaaS solutions for compliance with data protection as well as AI & digital governance regulations. With the mission to enable companies around the world to comply with regulatory requirements for their digital business, our services and SaaS solutions guide our global clients through the increasingly...

Senior Backend Engineer – High-Scale Systems | Python & FastAPI | Security SaaS - Salary: £75k - £85k plus bonus - Location: Fully remote, (UK-based) - Sponsorship is not available for this role Prism Digital have partnered with a super interesting and niche VC-backed client specialising in attack surface management and automated red teaming. Their platform provides organisations with real-time...

A tech firm specializing in innovative audio technology is searching for a Senior Backend Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role is remote and aims to optimize scalable infrastructure for their cutting-edge text-to-speech products. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in backend development with Python, knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP, and proficiency in deploying high...

Job Description Software Engineering Manager required to lead a team of Java engineers in Edinburgh, shaping the development of next-generation, large-scale systems that solve complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. The Opportunity This is a chance to lead a team of talented engineers building sophisticated, large-scale backend systems that deliver real-time,...

Job Description Principal Software Engineer Edinburgh An innovative and well-established med tech company are seeking a proven technical leader to join its R&D team basedin central Edinburgh as a Principal Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of next-generation patient monitoring and connectivity solutions that make a real difference in clinical...

Job Description Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer Hybrid Edinburgh (1-2 days onsite) £60,000 £75,000 Job Overview: An established engineering business is looking for a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of a brand-new hardware development project. This is a clean-slate build with no legacy code, giving you full scope to shape the firmware direction from day...

About Euphoric: Euphoric builds AI-first employee benefits administration software for the world’s largest and most prestigious employers. Born out of Peppy Health — a fast-growing, category-defining Series B startup — we spun out in May 2025 to tackle a far bigger opportunity. Global employers spend $3–5 trillion on benefits every year. It’s their second-largest cost after payroll — yet the...

Senior Software Engineer - .Net, Azure. - Contract Fully Remote | Contract Inside IR35 Only | 6 months with extension £750pd+ | Start ASAP Curated is partnering with a global SaaS scale-up undergoing a significant platform modernisation and growth phase. The business is scaling multiple engineering teams and is looking to bring in highly experienced contract Software Engineers to support...

Fully remote, 12-month contract. Who You’ll Work With You’ll work with the Client's team focused on our internal Firm GenAI initiatives. Our team is distributed across multiple locations, including offices in North America, Europe, and Latin America. The team is dedicated to advancing the capabilities and applications of Generative AI within our firm, driving innovation, and delivering...

Senior Golang Engineer - we are partnered with a stealth start-up company based out of London that are utilising AI to build the next generation of software. Golang Engineers will be highly skilled coding with Go and potentially have a background with other backend related languages too such as NodeJS or Python. Required: - 3+ years of relevant work experience working with Golang. - 5+ years of...

Role Overview We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a small, technically rigorous founding team building complex, data-intensive engineering systems. The role is remote-first, with periodic in-person collaboration in Oxford or San Francisco. The position involves close collaboration with the Founding Engineer on backend infrastructure, internal platforms, and system architecture. In...

Job Spec - Backend Engineer About Beacon Beacon is building the AI Supply Chain workspace that customers really want. We're building end-to-end visibility, automated workflows, and effortless collaboration that create material savings and unlock new value for our customers. Backed by leading venture investors we’re a team passionate about product and solving the most complex day-to-day...

I'm partnered with an early-stage, post-revenue AI startup is building an end-to-end operating system to help businesses detect and resolve complex B2B issues before they become costly or disruptive. The product is already being used by large enterprises across multiple industries, and demand is growing fast - hence this hire! Backed by a top-tier European venture fund, the company is tackling a...

Software Engineer Fully Remote | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading Global Payments Technology company who are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, resilient systems while contributing to real-world solutions in the financial technology space. Key...

Software Engineer – £65,000–£85,000 + Equity – Remote (UK) - London office if preferred The Opportunity 💻 Join a fast-growing, AI-native software company building workflow automation tools used daily by thousands of professionals across people-heavy industries. The platform removes manual, repetitive work through AI, automation and thoughtful product design, helping teams move faster and focus...

Senior/Lead Software Engineer – Fully Remote (UK) A global B2B SaaS technology business is building out its European engineering hub and is hiring multiple Senior / Lead Software Engineers (JavaScript) to develop and enhance a mission-critical platform used internationally. These are hands-on individual contributor role with strong ownership — ideal for engineers who enjoy building high-quality...

Senior Software Engineer | Up to £650 Outside IR35 per day | 12-month contract Senior Software Engineer Type: Remote - UK Rate: Up to £650 per day Outside IR35 A renowned cybersecurity company is searching for a driven Senior Software Engineer to assist their enterprise end client in the development of services that are hosted on public cloud platforms. You will design and deploy robust...

Senior Backend Engineer – High-Scale Systems | Python & FastAPI | Security SaaS - Salary: £75k - £85k plus bonus - Location: Fully remote, (UK-based) - Sponsorship is not available for this role Prism Digital have partnered with a super interesting and niche VC-backed client specialising in attack surface management and automated red teaming. Their platform provides organisations with real-time...

Job Description Lead Embedded Software Engineer- Scotland A UK-based space technology company is building advanced software used on real spacecraft missions worldwide. Its products help organisations develop reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical...