Lead Software Engineer
Posted Today by InvitISE Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Lead Software Engineer role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for a public sector organization in various UK locations. The position requires significant experience in Python and Django, as well as expertise in Agile methodologies and regulated environments. This is a hybrid role with an initial 12-month contract, emphasizing technical leadership and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. The role is classified as inside IR35 and requires SC clearance eligibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams and Agile squads.
- Oversee development and ensure high-quality code delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including BAs and UCD specialists.
- Manage both new delivery and live service performance.
- Attend the office 40% of the week across specified locations.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Python and Django development at a senior or lead level.
- End-to-end system design and architecture expertise.
- Ability to build secure, test-driven, high-quality code.
- Experience in Agile delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
- Background in structured, governance-heavy or regulated environments.
- At least 5 years of software engineering experience, ideally 8 to 10 years.
- Knowledge of GDS standards and Government Digital Service aligned delivery is beneficial.
- Familiarity with public sector, defence, or export control domains is advantageous.
- Eligibility to obtain SC clearance.
Salary (Rate): £750 Daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a public sector organisation based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or the North East (hybrid) on an initial 12-month contract, paying up to £750 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella).
There is an expectation to attend the office 40% of the week across one of the listed locations.
The successful Lead Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions within a government-focused environment, contributing to services that support the regulation of controlled goods and exports. Working across four Agile squads in a multidisciplinary team of around 27, they will provide technical leadership, oversee development across multiple workstreams, and take ownership of both new delivery and live service performance.
You will need proven experience working with the following:
- Python and Django development to a senior or lead level
- End-to-end system design and architecture
- Building secure, test-driven, high-quality code
- Agile delivery within multidisciplinary teams including BAs and UCD specialists
- Working in structured, governance-heavy or regulated environments
- At least 5 years of software engineering experience, ideally 8 to 10 years
Experience in the following would be beneficial:
- GDS standards and Government Digital Service aligned delivery
- Public sector, defence or export control domain knowledge
- Exposure to secure or regulated environments
You'll need to hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance for this role.
Interested?
Please apply below.
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