Lead Software Engineer

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Software Engineer based in either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Darlington.

This role is on a 12-month contract basis and is hybrid, with 2 days per week office-based. The role requires SC clearance before starting.

The Role

This role is for a dynamic Lead Software Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results‑oriented, technically strong, and passionate about delivering high‑quality software solutions.

• Leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions.
• Translating user needs into effective technical outcomes.
• Developing secure, test‑driven, high‑quality code using Python and Django.
• Supporting and improving live services to ensure performance and stability.
• Collaborating with business analysts, designers, developers and user‑centred design specialists.
• Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Ensuring successful integration across complex systems and workstreams.

The Individual

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django development.
• Proven end‑to‑end system design and architecture capability.Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within secure, governance‑led environments.
• Experience supporting and maintaining live production services.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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