Contract Software Engineer

Contract AI-Native Software Engineer opportunity - £460 per day - Fully Remote - 6 months - Outside IR35 If you're already using AI to build, ship and improve software (not just experiment with it) this is a seriously exciting opportunity. Morson Edge are working with a team redefining how software is delivered using agentic workflows and multi-agent systems. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building real, production-grade systems powered by AI. What you'll be doing:

• Designing and building AI-native, backend systems (Java)
• Orchestrating multi-agent workflows to accelerate delivery
• Implementing AI-assisted development practices across the lifecycle
• Building validation and quality frameworks for AI-generated code
• Working within existing platforms to introduce modern, agentic approaches What they're looking for:
• Strong backend engineering experience (Java)
• Experience with the Spec Driven Development methodology
• Experience with distributed systems & APIs
• Hands-on use of AI-assisted or agentic development workflows
• Understanding of testing, CI/CD, observability
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments Why it's interesting:
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven software engineering
• High-impact role shaping how teams build software
• Blend of engineering rigour + cutting-edge AI practices
• Opportunity to work on real-world, production AI systems
• If you're someone who sees AI as a core part of how software should be built going forward, I'd love to speak.