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Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)

United Kingdom, Cardiff 600.00 - 750.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 09, 2026
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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 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years)
  • Deep technical expertise in Python & Django
  • Proven system design and architecture capabilities
  • Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Previous experience with GDS standards
  • the public sector (e.g., MOD, HMRC)
  • or secure defence environments
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