Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

 

LIVE JOBS

Greater London, South East, England
Head of Engineering (Vertical AI)
Head of EngineeringBuild from Day ZeroLondon, Equity from day 1You’ve built things from scratch. Now build the thing.This is your chance to join a well-funded AI start-up on a mission to reinvent how accountants work with Excel, automating painful workflows with no-code tools and AI smarts. It's early, it’s raw, and it’s all to play for.You’ll work directly with two experienced founders, shape the product and engineering culture, and ship fast. There’s real capital behind this (multi-million seed round from a top-tier VC), but zero corporate baggage.It's not essential that you have previously been a founding engineer, but they do need you to understand an early stage start-up environment and have the technical skills to build alone when needed.This is about believing in becoming a fully committed part of building something great!You’ll thrive here ifYou’re fluent in TypeScript Next.js, and you’ve shipped real product at paceYou're a hands-on engineering leader with experience building engineering teams from scratchYou’ve worked in start-ups or fast-moving tech teamsExperience doing Vertical AIYou think like a builder, not just an engineer — product-focused, high agency, always shippingYou’re excited by ambiguity and want to help define not just what gets built, but whyLocation and setupHybrid from LondonMinimum 2-3 days per week in the officeMust have the right to work in the UKCurious to learn more? Drop your CV or just reach out — let’s chat.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Greater London, South East, England
Principal Security Engineer
Principal Security Engineer – Cloud Platform (Remote, UK)We've partnered exclusively with a scaling infrastructure company that's fundamentally transforming how digital and physical components interact in the age of AI. Their core mission is to empower teams to build and deploy sophisticated systems by providing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions for development, deployment, and scaling.They're looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead the architecture and development of its next-generation cloud security platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll design and build a full Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform from scratch—powering secure access, identity federation, and zero-trust controls for large-scale AI systems.You’ll shape the security foundation of a cutting-edge cloud platform, working across core backend services and collaborating with infrastructure and ML teams. Expect huge technical ownership, complex distributed problems, and the chance to influence engineering standards across the organisation. Requirements:Strong backend engineering skills (preferably Golang) in cloud-native environments.Deep expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and security architecture.Experience building an IAM platform or major IAM components from the ground up.Solid understanding of cryptography (PKI, TLS, key rotation, secrets management).Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and relational databases (PostgreSQL).Nice to HaveKubernetesIf this sounds like a good fit for you, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info!
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Python Software Engineer
Python Software Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €410 per day Summary The role is ideal for someone with an enterprise development background, with a strong technology, coding, and data skills, looking to operate in a less constrained environment, as part of an accelerated development team. The role is ideal for a skilled technical leader with strong design, teamwork and influencing skills. Ideally the candidate is a full stack, but this role will be primarily focused on processing and generating Analytics from structured and unstructured datasets with the ability of parallel processing potentially in the cloud. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get exposure to prompt engineering for Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 (ChatGPT), Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude, with practical experience in designing, optimizing, and deploying AI/ML workflows in production environments to drive business value and innovation. Key SkillsThe role is primarily Python based however we are very open to a strong Java or C# Engineer who is willing to cross-train and work with Python.Strong Experience in RDBMS and AWSExperience with object orientated programming principles and Data StructuresKnowledge of Cloud computing concepts (AWS) and using CI/CD tools6 years of enterprise development and a desire to work on a fast-paced development team.Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently is required.Experience in planning, designing, leading, and executing technical solutions and improvements.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with on call responsibilities.You have a track record of engineering experience by processing large datasets and building scalable applications and Rapid PrototypingYou have solid experience in developing custom Data Pipelines to extract data, map data, transform data, and to load data in various data stores like Oracle, Snowflake, S3, PL/SQL, and / or shared drives.You have solid experience in Python or Java or C#, ideally also with experience of data structure libraries such as Pandas / NumpyYou are familiar with extracting data from REST APIsYour demonstrable experience developing scripting in Linux and WindowsExperience with migrating applications to AWS (Cloud) will be an added advantage.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Munich, Bayern, Germany
Lead Data Architect
Lead/Principal Data Architect | Germany (Hybrid)I’m partnered with a firm that has been turning engineering excellence into consistent growth for over five decades, generating strong revenue while maintaining technical integrity and independence. They are now looking to hire a Lead Data Architect.You’ll architect cloud native data platforms on Azure and Databricks, including workspace separation, Unity Catalog integration, lakehouse and medallion structures, compute patterns, access models and cost-efficient orchestration. You’ll define engineering standards for PySpark processing, streaming, metadata management and CI/CD for data. You’ll also diagnose complex performance issues, advise on governance and shape the tooling that supports the full data lifecycle. Delivery happens in small teams of 1–10 people, so your decisions have real impact.You bring 7 years in data or platform engineering and at least 2 years as a data architect. You’ve designed and delivered ETL and ELT pipelines, worked with large-scale distributed processing and understand how data platforms behave in production. You can code in Python/PySpark or are capable of reviewing, debugging and refactoring code to a high standard. Strong Java or Scala backgrounds are also welcome.Expect:• Architect platforms built on Fabric, Databricks Lakehouse and modern Azure or AWS services• Influence ingestion and transformation patterns, schema evolution and Delta optimisation• Lead decisions across compute patterns, cluster sizing, storage formats and table design• Implement observability and reliability practices that scale under real workloads• Work with strong engineering teams who expect technical leadership, not oversight• Shape ML/AI infrastructure for model training, deployment and monitoring• Solve the challenging edge cases internal teams typically avoidGerman fluency is mandatory.Hybrid in Germany across multiple locations.If this feels like a good fit, send over your profile and we’ll take it from there.
Miranda BlaxlandMiranda Blaxland
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Power BI Developer
Power BI Developer | Remote FirstWe've just had a new role go live with one of my long-term software clients in Dublin. We’re looking for a Power BI Developer who loves transforming data into stories that drive real decisions. You’ll design and build high-impact dashboards, create powerful data models, and collaborate across teams to deliver insight at scale. Day to day: Build interactive Power BI dashboards and data models that power strategic decisions.Use SQL, DAX, and Power Query to shape and optimise data pipelines.Define KPIs with stakeholders and turn complex data into clear visual insights.Ensure performance, scalability, and best practice in all BI solutions.Tech Requirements:2 years of experience developing Power BI reports and models.Strong SQL and data modelling skills.A problem-solving mindset and an eye for clean, impactful design.Collaborative approach and ability to translate business needs into data solutions.You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that believes data should inspire action, not confusion. You’ll work with modern tools, global teams, and have the freedom to innovate — delivering analytics that shape the business.It's a remote first wall with occasional trips to the Dublin office. If you can do once a week onsite then great, but they're very open on remote flexibility. If this sounds like the next step in your career, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Fullstack Engineer - 37074
Fullstack Engineer (Front -End)  - 37074Duration: Initial 6 monthsLocation: 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin Ireland ,3 weeks working from home, 1 week in officeRate: €350 – €400 per day The Expertise You HaveBachelor’s or post-primary degree in a Technology-related subject area.5 or more years’ development experience with 3 in front-end development.Experience in building full stack web solutions.Passion for delivering the best end user journeys.Expertise in delivering front-end solutions and mid-tier services. The Skills You BringThorough knowledge of Angular.Solid experience with web fundamentals like HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.Solid knowledge of Java, Spring, RESTful services, JUnit.Expertise in building responsive web applications.Proficient with release management, source control and CI/CD technologies, e.g. Jenkins, Git, Maven, etc.Ability to apply previous experience of Automation Tools/Test Frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Mocha, Selenium, Protractor, etc.).Experience with any of the following a plus: Artifactory, Monorepo, Apache Camel, AWS / ECS / EKS, code analysis tools, e.g. Veracode, SOASTA, Sonar, JaCoCo, etc.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Zürich, Switzerland
Data Architect
Data Engineer (ETL / Azure / SAP) — Long-Term Contract (up to 3 years)Location: Zurich (Hybrid)Contract: Initial 12 months, long-term extension expectedTrust in SODA is supporting a major industrial/manufacturing client as they scale a strategic data engineering initiative. We’re looking for a hands-on Data Engineer with strong ETL expertise, excellent Azure knowledge, and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders to turn requirements into robust, production-ready data solutions.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and maintain ETL pipelines across complex industrial/manufacturing datasetsWork extensively with Python, SQL, Azure, and Snowflake to deliver scalable data servicesSupport data extraction from SAP systems and related environmentsCollaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional needs into technical solutionsOwn solution design while remaining hands-on in engineering and developmentTroubleshoot, deep-dive, and resolve escalations (including senior stakeholder challenges)Drive continuous improvement using AI tooling to optimise engineering workflowsContribute to a long-term transformation roadmap (multi-year programme)? Essential SkillsStrong background in ETL developmentProficiency in Python and SQLSolid experience across Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, or similar)Working knowledge of SAP data structures (majority of sources are SAP)Experience with SnowflakeQlick Replicate experience is a strong plusPrevious exposure to industrial / production / manufacturing environmentsStrong engineering fundamentals and the ability to deep-dive into complex technical problemsComfortable engaging directly with the business and handling high-level escalationsAbility to design solutions, build them, and report effectively to senior stakeholdersGerman language skills ideal, but not required
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone
Greater London, South East, England
Solutions Architect
Solutions Architect – HIRING ASAP – BPSS Clearance Start date: ASAP Duration: 2.5-week contract – Possibility of extension Location: Based in the London office Rate: £700 - £748 per day outside IR35 Key SkillsExperience in a SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) environment This could include commercial shipping, government agencies (e.g. Maritime and coastguard agency) or an adjacent area.Familiarity with hydrography and navigational charts Ideally S-100 but S-57 at a minimum.Cloud & Legacy Migration Successfully contributed to the migration of critical legacy systems to cloud-based infrastructure.Working knowledge of a major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.Experience working on large, complex codebases and legacy systems.Nice to have skills.Knowledge of S-101 (ENC) and other S-100 product specificationsExperience with chart compilation tools or GIS platforms used for hydrographic data processing.Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD best practices.Experience with chart compilation tools or GIS platforms used for hydrographic data processing.Proficiency in at least one relevant legacy language (e.g., Java, C#, or .NET 8.0) or database system (e.g., Oracle or SQL Server).
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Oliver Perry

Managing Director

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Hill

Sales Director

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Mapstone

Executive Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant