Lead Software Engineer
Summary: The Lead Software Engineer role involves joining a central government department to develop and enhance scalable, user-centered commercial controls tools. Candidates with active SC clearance are preferred due to the urgency of the position. The role offers flexibility to work two days onsite at a local hub across the UK. Strong experience in Python and Django, along with collaboration skills, is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and improve scalable, user-centered commercial controls tools.
- Contribute to end-to-end system design and architecture.
- Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
- Operate within secure, structured environments.
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Python and Django.
- Proven end-to-end system design and architecture capability.
- Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards (desirable).
- Public sector or defence-related project experience (desirable).
- Exposure to secure or regulated environments (desirable).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead Software Engineer - Python - Django - Government - SC Clearance - 12 month contract
I am looking for a number of experienced Software Engineers to join a busy programme with a central government department developing and improving scalable, and user-centred commercial controls tools.
Due to the nature and the urgency of the role, candidates who hold active SC clearance will be preferred.
The role can be based across the UK with flexibility to work 2 days onsite in your nearest hub.
I am keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
- Proven end-to-end system design and architecture capability
- Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to contribute effectively within secure, structured environments
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including working with non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
- Public sector or defence-related project experience
- Exposure to secure or regulated environments
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!
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