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Senior Software Engineer (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge • UK

Salary

Up to £64

Posted

27 September 2026

Work mode

Part-time

Sponsor match

high

Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)

Role overview

University of Cambridge is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Fixed Term) in UK, a part-time it role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is Up to £64. University of Cambridge holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About the role The University of Cambridge's Information Services is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer. You will join a multidisciplinary development team within a Division of 50 engineers building high-profile bespoke web systems and cloud-native services, and modernising existing applications. This is a hybrid position, with amazing benefits, like a defined benefit pension and 41 days of annual leave inclusive of public holidays. Our services are public-facing and support Univer…

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Employer: University of Cambridge — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Government Authorised Exchange
Advertised salary: Up to £64
Location: UK · Part-time
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Posted: 27 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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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.