Your Software Engineer Recruitment Agency for the UK Market
Edison Code is the software engineer recruiter built for UK SMEs who need technical hiring done properly. From frontend to backend, full-stack to mobile — we source, vet, and deliver developers who match your stack, your standards, and your culture.
Why Hire Software Developers Through Us?
Tech Stack Fluency
We know the difference between a React specialist and an Angular generalist. Our recruiters understand the frameworks, languages, and tooling your team actually uses — so every candidate we put forward is technically relevant.
Rigorous Technical Vetting
Every software developer to hire through Edison Code goes through face-to-face interviews, portfolio reviews, and technical assessments before you see their name. No spray-and-pray CVs — just candidates who meet the brief.
Built for UK SMEs
Our service, pricing, and process are designed for growing UK businesses with 11–300 employees. You get the depth of a specialist software engineer recruitment agency without enterprise-level overheads.
Available When You Are
Hiring doesn't stop at 5pm. We're available 7am–7pm on weekdays and at weekends, so you can move quickly when the right candidate surfaces — without waiting for Monday morning.
Software Engineering Recruitment, Across the Full Stack
Whether you need a senior React developer or a principal engineer to shape your architecture, Edison Code covers the full spectrum of software engineering roles.
Every hire software developer brief is different. We work with you to understand not just the job title, but the team dynamics, growth plans, and technical challenges that define the right fit. Here's a snapshot of the roles we recruit for — though this isn't an exhaustive list.
Book a Call TodayFrontend Development
React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript — we recruit frontend developers who build performant, accessible interfaces that your users actually want to use.
Backend Development
From Node.js and Python to Go, Java, and .NET — we source backend engineers who build reliable, scalable systems that keep your product running.
Full-Stack Engineering
For teams that need versatility, we find full-stack engineers who move confidently between frontend and backend — and understand how the two connect.
Mobile Development
Native iOS and Android, React Native, Flutter — we place mobile developers who build apps that perform in the real world, not just in demos.
Software Architecture
When you need someone to set technical direction — microservices, event-driven systems, API design — we recruit architects who think in systems, not just code.
Engineering Leadership
Engineering Managers, VPs of Engineering, and CTOs who combine technical depth with the leadership skills to build and scale high-performing teams.
Our Software Engineering Recruitment Process
Hiring a software developer shouldn't feel like guesswork. Our six-step process is designed to save you time, reduce risk, and deliver candidates who genuinely match your technical requirements. We handle the sourcing, screening, and assessment — so you only spend time with developers who are worth interviewing.
Every search starts with a detailed brief and ends with a successful placement. Here's exactly how we get from A to B.
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Brief & Tech Stack Alignment
We start by understanding your role inside out — the tech stack, team structure, seniority level, and what "great" looks like in your environment. No generic job specs.
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Targeted Candidate Search
We proactively source from our specialist network and approach passive candidates directly. This isn't a job board post and wait — it's a focused, active search.
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Technical Screening
Every candidate goes through an initial skills assessment against your specific requirements. We check qualifications, verify references, and confirm right-to-work status.
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Coding Assessment
Shortlisted candidates complete a practical coding evaluation relevant to your stack. We assess code quality, problem-solving approach, and how they communicate technical decisions.
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Shortlist & Interview Coordination
You receive a curated shortlist of candidates who've already passed our technical and professional vetting. Each comes with a detailed profile and our honest assessment. We coordinate interviews around your schedule, brief candidates thoroughly on your company and role, and handle all logistics so you can focus on the conversation, not the admin.
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Offer Management & Onboarding Support
Once you've found the right developer, we manage the offer process, handle salary negotiations, and stay in touch through the notice period and into the first weeks of onboarding. Our job doesn't end when the contract is signed — we check in to make sure the placement is working for both sides.
How Edison Code Works Differently
Beyond the CV
A CV tells you what someone has done. It doesn't tell you how they think, how they collaborate, or whether they'll thrive in your team. We assess developers on problem-solving ability, communication skills, and cultural alignment — not just a list of technologies and job titles.
Culture-First Matching
A technically brilliant developer who clashes with your team is a bad hire. We take the time to understand your working culture — remote, hybrid, in-office, agile, flat, structured — and match candidates who'll integrate naturally. That's how you reduce early attrition and build teams that last.
Market Intelligence
We'll tell you what the market looks like — salary benchmarks, availability of specific skill sets, and where your role sits competitively. If your expectations need adjusting, we'll say so honestly. Better to recalibrate early than waste weeks chasing candidates who won't convert.
Long-Term Partnership
Most of our clients come back. Not because we lock them into contracts, but because we get to know their business, their standards, and their growth plans. The second hire is always faster than the first — because we've already done the groundwork and understand exactly what good looks like for your team.
Ready to Hire Tech Talent?
From growth hires to critical specialist appointments, Edison Tech supports businesses looking to build stronger tech teams. Get in touch to discuss your requirements, or send us your CV if you're exploring your next move.
We cover the full spectrum — frontend, backend, full-stack, mobile, software architecture, and engineering leadership. Whether you need a mid-level React developer or a VP of Engineering, Edison Code can help.
Every candidate goes through face-to-face interviews, reference checks, right-to-work verification, and a practical coding assessment tailored to your tech stack. You only see candidates who've already cleared our technical bar.
Timelines depend on the seniority and specialism required, but we typically deliver an initial shortlist within five to ten working days. For urgent requirements, we can often move faster.
Yes. We place software developers in permanent, contract, and fixed-term roles depending on your needs. We'll advise on which model makes the most sense for your situation.
Edison Code is built for UK SMEs — typically businesses with 11 to 300 employees. Our pricing, process, and service model are designed for companies at the growth stage, not enterprise-scale organisations with unlimited budgets.
Our fees are competitive and structured for SMEs. We're happy to discuss pricing on a call — it depends on the role type, seniority, and engagement model. There are no hidden charges and no upfront fees.