Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) – London, UK

Position Details

Role: Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)

Type: 12 Months Contract

Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East, UK

Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office)

Payrate: £600 – £750 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.

Write secure, test‑driven code and maintain live service performance.

Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

What We Need

• 5+ years of experience (ideally 8-10 years).
• Deep technical expertise in Python & Django.
• Proven system design and architecture capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaborative problem‑solving skills.
• Bonus: Previous experience with GDS standards, the public sector (e.g., MOD, HMRC), or secure defence environments.

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