Python Lead Software Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: Our client is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and support secure digital services in a government context. The role emphasizes delivering resilient software solutions for export control and regulatory systems while providing technical leadership in agile teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in Python and Django, along with a strong background in leading engineering delivery. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement with 40% onsite presence in specified UK cities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions
- Translate business and user requirements into technical outcomes
- Develop secure, test-driven, high-quality code
- Support and improve live services, performance and stability
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers and UCD specialists
- Drive engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical standards
- Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and system integrations
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
- Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems end-to-end
- Experience leading engineering delivery within agile teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working within secure, structured or regulated environments
- Minimum 5+ years' experience (8-10 years preferred)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 40% onsite in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Overview
Our client is seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to design, build and support secure, scalable digital services within a government environment. The role will focus on delivering resilient software solutions that support export control and regulatory systems, while providing technical leadership across agile delivery teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
- Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems end-to-end
- Experience leading engineering delivery within agile teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working within secure, structured or regulated environments
- Minimum 5+ years' experience (8-10 years preferred)
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- Python & Django expertise
- System design and architecture capability
- Communication, collaboration and team leadership
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions
- Translate business and user requirements into technical outcomes
- Develop secure, test-driven, high-quality code
- Support and improve live services, performance and stability
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers and UCD specialists
- Drive engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical standards
- Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and system integrations
Technical Environment
- Python
- Django
- Backend-focused role with full-stack awareness
- Agile delivery
- GDS-aligned digital services
Desirable Experience
- Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
- Public sector, government or defence projects