Software Development

In the dynamic landscape of software development, recruiting the right talent is a mission-critical endeavour. As businesses race to stay ahead in the digital era, the demand for skilled software developers has never been higher.

We can help you and your business navigate the Software Development talent market, providing insights and strategies to overcome the complexities of software development recruitment, and ultimately landing you the right person for your needs.

From start-up to corporates, we’ve delivered tailored recruitment services that gets results. We can help with a one off hire, or building entire development teams, or the assembly of a project team on a contract basis. Working in Synergy to provide a bespoke service that fulfils your requirements.

We’re not here to revolutionise recruitment, or disrupt the market. Our goal is to provide simple, high quality service and solutions that get results.

‌Our expertise includes;

  • Software & Web Development
  • Mobile Development
  • Software Testing & SDET
  • Embedded Software & Hardware Engineering
  • Software Architecture
  • UX/UI Design & Development
  • DevOps Engineering

Active jobs

Web Developer

Ipswich
Suffolk
£40,000 - £45,000
We are seeking an experienced Web Developer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable web solutions. This is a hands-on role, working across customer-facing websites, online portals, and internal management systems. The role is based on-site, in Ipswich. The successful candidate will initially lead a complete rebuild of the organisation’s main website. This project, together with ongoing development across integrated platforms, makes Laravel knowledge and experience essential. Responsibilities Develop responsive, accessible, and performant pages and components. Build custom UI with Vue.js, Laravel Blade, and Livewire. Support and modernise legacy jQuery, moving functionality into Vue.js where appropriate. Optimise performance (LCP, CLS, INP), caching, and loading strategies. Maintain clean Git workflows, secure coding practices, and effective collaboration. Requirements Strong front-end foundations: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES13+). Solid knowledge of Laravel/PHP and the LEMP stack. Commercial experience with Vue.js. Demonstrable experience delivering impactful web solutions. You will be at the forefront of significant development projects, beginning with the company website and moving into further integrated systems. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver meaningful work within a highly successful business. For more information, including a comprehensive job specification, please click apply or contact Ruben at Synergy.  

Automation Developer

Norwich
Norfolk
£40,000 - £50,000
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Developer to join a growing Digital Transformation team. This is a mid–senior level opportunity for someone with proven experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to help shape automation best practices and deliver real business impact. The Role As an Automation Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising automation solutions to improve efficiency across the organisation. Working within a newly established digital team, you will help define coding standards and governance and contribute to a Centre of Excellence approach for automation. You will be responsible for: Designing, developing, and maintaining automation workflows using UiPath and other tools. Integrating automations with APIs, databases, Excel, and enterprise applications. Configuring and monitoring bots through Orchestrator, including queue and schedule management. Ensuring solutions follow best practices (exception handling, modular design, reusability). Collaborating with stakeholders, business analysts, and team members to ensure business needs are met. Supporting and troubleshooting automations post-deployment. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and REFramework. Proven track record designing and delivering attended and unattended bots. Experience with APIs, SQL, and integrating with enterprise systems. Solid understanding of RPA design principles and automation lifecycle. Exposure to Agile delivery, DevOps, and version control. Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Skills Knowledge of Power Automate, PowerShell, or Python. Familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts (networking, databases, cryptography). Experience coaching junior developers or contributing to internal training initiatives. Understanding of AI/ML and OCR/Document Understanding capabilities. What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Fully remote working Opportunity to shape best practices and technical standards in a growing team. Professional development and training in automation technologies. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged. For more information and a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Ruben at Synergy.  

Automation Developer

Norwich
Norfolk
£40,000 - £50,000
Are you passionate about automation and innovation? We’re looking for an Automation Developer to join our team and help transform the way we work. You’ll be using a mix of RPA platforms and AI tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver real business impact. The role is on-site, with some flexible working.  What you’ll be doing: Assess business processes to identify opportunities for automation. Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using a range of RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism). Integrate AI capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Azure/OpenAI services) to extend automation use cases. Deliver end-to-end solutions, including analysis, design, build, testing, deployment, and support. Ensure automation solutions meet governance, compliance, and security requirements. Work with stakeholders to provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and ongoing support. Monitor and optimise automation performance for scalability and business value. What we’re looking for: Experience with RPA tools and automation development. Familiarity with AI solutions and how they can be embedded in workflows. Strong problem-solving and technical skills (e.g., scripting, integrations, APIs). An eye for process improvement and delivering measurable results. Deliverables: Documented automation requirements and design specifications. Deployed automation workflows and integrations. Technical documentation, support guides, and training materials. Ongoing monitoring and optimisation of live automations. Required Skills & Experience: Hands-on development experience with RPA platforms. Familiarity with AI-based automation tools and their application in business contexts. Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, C#, PowerShell). Strong knowledge of APIs, data integration, and enterprise systems. Experience in process mapping and business analysis. Understanding of automation governance and best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how automation and AI drive business efficiency. If you’re curious, innovative, and enjoy solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Software Developer

Norwich
Norfolk
£30,000 - £40,000
Join a leading bespoke CRM/database development company in Norwich with over 18 years of experience supporting businesses of all sizes in the UK and globally. They seek a skilled Laravel Developer to join their accomplished development team and fuel their continued success.   What you'll do: Dive into diverse projects: Craft clean, stable code across various bespoke systems for clients. Full project lifecycle ownership: Be involved from conception to completion of these client-centric solutions. Work together: Collaborate closely with your team of experienced developers to deliver exceptional IT support and ensure client satisfaction. What you'll need: Proven experience with Laravel and Object-Oriented PHP is essential. Strong knowledge of MySQL and MSSQL. Skilled in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to bring interfaces to life. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills are a must. Why you'll love it: It's a supportive and forward-thinking team where you'll learn and grow alongside seasoned developers in a collaborative and encouraging environment. See your work directly benefit businesses and contribute to their success. Take 1 day during the week to focus on personal projects and upskill.   This is office based, Monday to Friday.  Apply to learn more about the role and opportunity.

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