Software Engineers for hire in Manchester

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    1,344

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Java4%
    Python4%
    JavaScript4%

  • Education level

    Master's degree48%
    Bachelor's degree36%
    Vocational or technical training10%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years20%

  • Current company

    EDF Energy
    Entain
    Airbus

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    More than 5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,344 profiles for Software Engineers in Manchester

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Software Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £49,665 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,623 – £86,175 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Machine LearningAWS

    Skills

    GithubTypescriptJavaScriptNode.jsPython.NET Core

  • Software Enfineer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    GithubCommunication SkillsGitJavaScriptTypescriptReact

  • Consulting Software Engineer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    Skills

    PythonTypescriptC++MATLABLaTeXDevOps

  • Software Engineer (Data and Quality)

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    SQLDatabricksTableauDatabasesOracleData Visualisation+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSQLPythonMicrosoft ExcelVBAData Modelling

  • Software Engineer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerDriving LicenceAWS

    Skills

    TerraformTerraform ProvisioningTypescriptNode.jsAWSTest Automation

  • Technical Lead Software Engineer, .NET Portfolio (Apr 2025

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileScrumProject Management Methodology

    Skills

    LeadershipUser Acceptance TestingAnalysis SkillsAuthenticationDesign PatternsEntity Framework

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What's the average time to fill a software engineer role?

The average time to fill a software engineer role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do software engineers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a software engineer include: java, python and JavaScript.

What licenses or certifications are common for software engineers?

Common licenses or certifications for software engineers include: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to software engineers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to software engineers include: senior software engineer, calibration engineer and consulting software engineer.

What level of education is common for a software engineer?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a software engineer in Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a software engineer?

Most software engineers have 6 years of professional experience.

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