In Bristol, typical permanent salaries range roughly from £30,000–£45,000 for junior engineers, £45,000–£65,000 for mid-level, and £65,000–£90,000+ for senior, staff and principal roles. Highly regulated domains such as fintech and defence can command a premium, with additional bonuses or equity for scale-ups. Standard hours are 35–40 per week, with occasional out-of-hours support for production incidents; many teams offer on-call rotas with allowances or time off in lieu.

Common progression paths include Junior → Mid-Level → Senior → Staff/Principal → Architect or Engineering Manager → Head of Engineering/Director. jobwise’s data highlights employers and roles offering above-market pay and faster progression, helping you compare opportunities side by side.

• Technical: Proficiency in one or more languages (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go); frameworks and libraries (Spring, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular, Vue); cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP); CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins); containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes); relational and NoSQL databases; testing (TDD/BDD, unit/integration/end-to-end) and monitoring/observability.
• Soft skills: Problem-solving, clean code and design principles, collaboration in cross-functional squads, stakeholder communication, agile delivery, mentoring and code review.
• Certifications/licences: AWS or Azure Associate/Professional, Google Cloud, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Microsoft .NET; security clearances (BPSS/SC) can be advantageous for defence roles around Filton; degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Transferable skills: Data analysis, QA/automation, scripting, systems thinking and domain knowledge—all of which jobwise can surface from your CV to match roles you might otherwise miss.

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• Enjoy a thriving tech cluster with strong links to fintech, aerospace/defence, clean tech and creative digital—offering diverse product work and stable employers.
• Competitive salaries, widespread hybrid options and shorter commutes than London, with excellent access to the South West.
• Local demand is robust, with growth in cloud, data and platform engineering—jobwise’s AI helps ensure you see relevant roles first, not buried in generic listings.