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Software Engineer Job Boards

Discover the best software engineer job boards for employers in the U.K.
By Paul Peters, Updated 31 Dec 2023
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With software engineers being among the most in-demand professionals in recent years, employers in the U.K. may find themselves facing fierce competition when it comes to attracting top talent. Employers may benefit from advertising vacancies on niche job boards and other online marketplaces that target this profession.

Fill vacant positions faster with our list of the best software engineer job boards in the U.K. For the best results, we've included both free and paid options, as well as local and world-renowned sites that have shown great success in this job market.

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Best Software Engineer Job Boards:

Rank

Job Board

Pricing*

1.Boolerang

From £100.00 /post.

2.IT Job Board

From £199.00 +VAT /post.

3.Technojobs

From £440.00 +VAT /post.

4.Just Engineers

From £89.00 +VAT /post.

5.Engineering Jobs

From £75.00 +VAT /post.

6.The Engineer Jobs

From £550.00 +VAT /post.

7.Authentic Jobs

From US$149.00 /mo.

8.ICE Recruit

From £695.00 +VAT /post.

9.Jobtensor

£139.00 +VAT /post.

10.Dice

From US$495.00 /post.

11.Freelancer

Project-dependent.

12.Codeable

Free and paid options.

13.PeoplePerHour

Project-dependent.

14.Upwork

Free and paid options.

15.Reed.co.uk

From £89.00 +VAT /post.

16.Indeed

Free and paid options.

17.LinkedIn

Free and paid options.

18.Google for Jobs

Free.

*Companies may offer discounted rates for monthly, annual, and bulk packages.

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FAQs:

What are the best job boards for hiring software engineers in the U.K.?

Where can I find freelance software engineers in the U.K.?

Where can I find a software engineer in the U.K.?

How much do software engineers earn in the U.K.?

There is a very wide price range that is influenced by factors such as the education and experience of the software engineer, the size of the project, and the complexity of the job. The average salary for a software engineer in the U.K. is around £37,000 per year.

What companies hire software engineers?

Software engineers can be hired by any company that has an online presence. Examples include Facebook, HubSpot, and Salesforce.

What advice do you have for businesses that need to hire a software engineer?

  • Ask candidates if you can see their portfolios. An experienced software engineer should be able to show you samples of work that they have done for other businesses or clients.
  • Find out what kind of qualifications your potential hire has. Did they go to college for formal training? Do they have any industry-recognized certificates? Achievements such as these will help you to determine whether they are properly trained.
  • Have a conversation about the project or projects that you need them to work on. Talking about your software engineering needs will give your candidates a chance to ask questions and figure out if your job is the kind of opportunity that suits them.

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