> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2921170-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2921170-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cathcart Technology
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Databases, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Cloud Services, TypeScript, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Stylesheet Language, Spring-boot, Front End Software Development, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-engineer/cathcart-technology-job107983271

## About the Role

Additionally, they place a really big emphasis on following best practices and software fundamentals, and are looking for Engineers that have worked in a similar environment. They're also very focused on testing, where you'll regularly follow TDD, so they're looking for Engineers who value and understand the importance of quality code.

You'll ideally have experience with most of the following:

** Java (ideally Spring Boot)

** Microservices

** Test Driven Development

** Front-end Development (HTML, CSS and JavaScript)

** Working with Databases (ideally PostgreSQL)

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

** Cloud Services (ideally AWS)

** DevOps; Docker and Kubernetes

** React.js + TypeScript

This opportunity would be ideal for an ambitious Software Engineer looking to join a collaborative team, that is committed to using modern technologies and best practices.



## Related Videos

- [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web)
- [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle)
- [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. Grogg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1806-nolojs-avoiding-javascript-cruft-with-html-and-css-aaron-t-grogg)
- [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook)

## Related Articles

- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)