High-paying software engineering jobs in Birmingham

Software engineering focuses on the development, design, and maintenance of software systems. Engineers in this field create applications and services for various platforms and environments. They often collaborate with other professionals, applying problem-solving skills and programming knowledge to build reliable software solutions.


The 161 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £41,971 and £77,655 per year. Principal Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Data Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Birmingham.

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Updated Sept 16, 2026
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Birmingham, ENG
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Job postings (Birmingham)

Enterprise Architect

Birmingham

£77,655 per year

England

£72,895 per year

Software Architect

Birmingham

£70,303 per year

England

£72,006 per year

Solution Architect

Birmingham

£67,758 per year

England

£78,036 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Birmingham

£61,746 per year

England

£69,452 per year

Data Engineer

Birmingham

£58,090 per year

England

£62,891 per year

Platform Engineer

Birmingham

£57,784 per year

England

£70,363 per year

Infrastructure Engineer

Birmingham

£49,043 per year

England

£49,620 per year

Software Engineer

Birmingham

£47,232 per year

England

£50,851 per year

Automation Engineer

Birmingham

£45,346 per year

England

£47,777 per year

Mobile Developer

Birmingham

£41,971 per year

England

£42,091 per year

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