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Senior Software Engineer Jobs in London

200 open Senior Software Engineer positions in London. Median salary £85,000. 15+ companies hiring. 28 new this week.

200
Open Positions
£85,000
Median Salary
15+
Companies
7%
Remote
28
New This Week
61
Last 30 Days
✨ Find My Perfect Role in London

Latest Senior Software Engineer Jobs in London

Senior Software Engineer
Permax Recruitment Limited
£100,000
📍 Battersea, Greater London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (React Native)
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - JavaScript React. Js
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - React, Javascript
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Javascript, React
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
VISA
📍 London Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Elevate Technology Group Ltd
£70,000
📍 Canary Wharf, Greater London Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (Staff)
VISA
📍 London Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
TRIA
£30,000
📍 London Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (VP) - Equity Derivatives Technology
Citi
📍 London 📅 3 days ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 76 positions with reported salaries (38% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)£68,200
25th percentile£75,000
Median (50th)£85,000
75th percentile£100,000
90th percentile (Top)£105,000
Average£88,015

Salary tiers: 1 entry-level, 6 mid-range, 1 senior, (from sample of 8 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

28 posted in the last 7 days
📅 61 posted in the last 30 days
🏠 14 remote/hybrid (7%)

Job types found:

Full-time: 11

Senior Software Engineer Job Market in London (2026)

The Senior Software Engineer job market in London is moderately active, with 200 open positions across 15+ employers. Hiring momentum is strong, with 61 new listings in the past month and 28 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Senior Software Engineer roles in London is £85,000, with most positions paying between £75,000 and £100,000. Top performers can earn £105,000 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 62% of listings in this market don't disclose salary, so actual compensation varies — especially for negotiable roles. For higher compensation, consider San Francisco, CA where the median is $176,500.

Skills That Employers Want

Analysis of job descriptions in London shows the most requested skills are React, Java, AWS, TypeScript, JavaScript, and CI/CD. Including these keywords in your resume can significantly improve your ATS match rate. Our Senior Software Engineer resume example shows how to integrate these naturally.

Who's Hiring?

The most active employers for Senior Software Engineer positions in London include Wise, LinuxRecruit, Complexio, PLATFORM RECRUITMENT, and Bluestorm Recruitment by Dazzle. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

Remote & Flexible Work

7% of Senior Software Engineer jobs in London offer remote or hybrid work (14 positions). While most positions are on-site, a growing number of employers offer flexible arrangements.

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