Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead (Python & Django)

We're supporting a high-profile UK Government digital programme and are looking for Senior Python Developers and Technical Leads with strong Python & Django expertise to join a multidisciplinary agile team delivering secure, user-focused digital services.

You'll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting scalable backend services used within a secure government environment. Technical Leads will also provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and help shape architecture and engineering best practices while remaining hands-on.

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• Develop secure, scalable applications using Python & Django
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• Design and build RESTful APIs
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• Contribute to system architecture and technical design
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• Work within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
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• Write clean, well-tested code using TDD principles
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• Support live services and drive continuous improvement
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• (Technical Leads) Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across squads
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• Strong commercial experience with Python
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• Excellent hands-on experience with Django
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• REST API development
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• System design and software architecture experience
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• Agile delivery experience
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• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
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• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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• Government Digital Service (GDS) experience
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• UK Government or Public Sector projects
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• Experience working in secure or regulated environments
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• Active SC Clearance is highly advantageous.
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• Able to work 40% onsite (approximately 2 days per week) in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff
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• Up to £650/day (Senior Developer) | Up to £720/day (Technical Lead) 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35
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