Lead Software Engineer (Python)
Posted 4 days ago by Totaljobs
£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London (EC1A)
Summary: The Lead Software Engineer role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for a public sector organization in the UK. The position requires significant experience in Python and Django, with a focus on Agile methodologies and working within regulated environments. The role is hybrid, requiring office attendance 40% of the week across various locations, and is offered on an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams while ensuring high-quality code delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple Agile squads.
- Oversee development and ensure performance of live services.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure adherence to governance and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to the regulation of controlled goods and exports.
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 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
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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