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Principal Software Developer

Robert Half • Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary

£63k – £63k

Posted

25 August 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Robert Half is hiring a Principal Software Developer in Manchester, a it role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £63k – £63k. Robert Half holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Our client's specialist engineering team is expanding within a secure technology environment and is looking to speak with Software Engineers and Platform Engineers. What we're looking for: Strong experience with Java, Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript Cloud exposure across AWS or Azure Experience working in complex, high-assurance environments Willingness to work primarily onsite Current high-level UK security clearance is strongly preferred This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Robert Half — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £63k – £63k
How this salary compares: in line with the £61,541 median across 1,319 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Similar roles nearby: 56 other live it roles in Manchester — browse them
Posted: 25 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.