Software Engineers for hire in Portsmouth

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    167

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills5%
    Leadership4%
    Github4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree62%
    Master's degree15%
    High school diploma or GED10%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    IBM UK
    BAE Systems plc
    BAE Systems Submarines
  • Time at current job

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

Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Software Engineers in Portsmouth

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Software Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £49,608 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,672 – £70,977 yearly

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  • Health Care Assistance/Support Worker

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCar up to 3.5 Tonnes+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Office Administrator

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer Skills+2 more

    Skills

    GithubOOPCommunication SkillsEntity FrameworkTime ManagementQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant Experience
  • Account Manager

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDefibrillatorsFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipFire SafetyFirst AidDefibrillatorsConflict Management
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    EHSPMPCertified Scrum Master

    Skills

    ARMLeadershipC++CGitPython
  • Frontend Developer & Creative Director

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Web DevelopmentAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerPython

    Skills

    TypescriptJavaScriptPythonReactNode.jsREST
  • Associate Software Engineer

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsData MiningCommunication SkillsLeadershipPackingPackaging

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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: communication skills, leadership and github.

What licenses or certifications are common for software engineers?

Common licenses or certifications for software engineers include: First Aid, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to software engineers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to software engineers include: account manager, senior software engineer – testing and senior software engineer.

What level of education is common for a software engineer?

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

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

Most software engineers have 10 years of professional experience.

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