Software Developer (Contract) in Eastbourne BN21 – Immediate Start & Top Rates

This Software Developer (contract/) role based in Eastbourne BN21 is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic company undergoing significant digital transformation. The client, a respected player in their sector, requires an experienced developer to contribute to critical projects on an initial temporary contract, with a strong possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Through Quick Placement , you gain access to this and many other exclusive tech roles. We act as your strategic partner, handling the administration and negotiation, so you can focus on what you do best: coding. Just as we provide expert staffing for sectors like construction – see our Construction Staffing Agency services – we apply the same rigorous, reliable approach to the tech industry, ensuring a smooth and professional engagement for both contractor and client.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications and microservices using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers in an Agile/Scrum environment to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, and participate in peer code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across the codebase.
• Integrate with third-party APIs, data sources, and internal systems, ensuring robust data handling and security protocols are followed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance issues across the development, staging, and production environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for features, architectures, and deployment procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance during the testing and deployment phases, and occasionally assist with post-launch support.

Essential Skills & Requirements

To be successful in this Software Developer (Contract/Temp) position in Eastbourne, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven Commercial Experience: Several years of professional software development experience, with a strong portfolio or GitHub profile to showcase your work.
• Core Technical Stack: Proficiency in one or more primary languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP) and their common frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, .NET Core, Laravel, Django).
• Database Expertise: Solid experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including schema design and query optimisation.
• Modern Development Practices: Hands-on experience with version control (Git), Agile methodologies, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), and containerisation (Docker).
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Excellent analytical skills and the ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

While we specialise in tech, our expertise spans the UK job market. For instance, we also efficiently fill roles for skilled trades like Cabinet Maker / Installer positions and transport roles such as Bus Driver / PCV Driver , demonstrating our versatility across sectors. The principles of matching the right person to the right role remain the same.