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.

The Role

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.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop secure, scalable applications using Python & Django
Design and build RESTful APIs
Contribute to system architecture and technical design
Work within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
Write clean, well-tested code using TDD principles
Support live services and drive continuous improvement
(Technical Leads) Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across squads

Essential Skills

Strong commercial experience with Python
Excellent hands-on experience with Django
REST API development
System design and software architecture experience
Agile delivery experience
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

Government Digital Service (GDS) experience
UK Government or Public Sector projects
Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Requirements

Active SC Clearance is highly advantageous.
Able to work 40% onsite (approximately 2 days per week) in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff
Up to £650/day (Senior Developer) | Up to £720/day (Technical Lead)
12-Month Contract | Inside IR35
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed