Freelance Software Developer

On-site | ?? 3-month contract (extendable) | Outside IR35

Day Rate: £400 per day

Start Date: Within 2 weeks - no longer

We're supporting a business-critical initiative to document a full end-to-end software development process currently owned by a single developer working across the full stack and embedded systems. To mitigate delivery and knowledge risks, our client is looking for a software developer, to work as part of a technical solutions team to focus on documenting technical process. You would be comfortable as a software developer working on elements of a role that involved technical writing.

You would have a strong software engineering / development background, and the ability to work on technical documentation. This role requires a developer mindset and the ability to "join the dots" between complex systems.

Role Overview

Collaborate closely with the existing lead developer to understand and document the current end-to-end tech stack and workflows
Produce detailed, developer-level technical documentation that can be handed off internally or to future hires
Map out the full process behind code delivery to embedded hardware and screen-based devices
Ensure no single points of failure remain from a knowledge retention perspective
Initial focus on documentation, but software development as the role evolves.

Key Requirements

Proven background as a software engineer or developer
Strong, demonstrable experience in technical writing and documentation for engineering processes
Comfortable working independently to investigate and document systems
Familiarity with relevant technologies: C#, Node.js, Python, GitHub
Able to be on-site for all working days (location Central London, near to Oxford Circus)
Able to start within 2 weeks
Happy to commit full-time (5 days/week) - potential for fractional ramp-up

Contract Details

3-month contract to start, with strong potential for extension
Outside IR35 - client has a compliant process in place
Single-stage interview via Teams

If you're a technically-minded writer with a strong development background or a developer with a great ability to document tech processes, who loves unpicking systems and making them clear for others - this is an urgent and rewarding role to jump into. Please send your CV and day rate to [your contact details], and we'll arrange an intro.

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.