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Backend Developer

Inside IR35 Software Development / Engineering
£450–£500 per day
Source: End Client
Posted 20 Aug 2026 · Closed
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Comparable market26 live roles New this week14 comparable roles Typical disclosed rate£555/day Outside IR3523% of comparable roles Remote / hybrid81% of comparable roles Skill-market signalUncommon skill combination Java11 live roles
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Contract Details

Pay rate£450–£500 per day
IR35 statusInside IR35
Contract duration3 months+
Start dateNot disclosed
Working arrangementRemote
LocationUK-wide
Security clearanceSC — Must be eligible to obtain clearance
IT specialismSoftware Development / Engineering
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Comparable live roles2614 added in the last 7 days
Typical disclosed rate£555/day18 comparable roles disclose a usable rate
Outside IR3523%6 of 26 comparable live roles
Remote / hybrid81%21 comparable roles offer remote or hybrid working
Below comparable live median−£80/day vs the comparable live median
Uncommon skill combinationOnly 1 other live contract currently shares two or more of these Core Skills.

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