Senior Python Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Contracts IT Recruitment Consulting Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Senior Python Engineer role is a 12-month contract position focused on leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions within a public sector organization. The position requires significant experience in Python and Django, with a strong emphasis on collaboration in an Agile environment. Candidates should have a proven track record in delivering complex systems and be comfortable working in structured, security-conscious settings. Public sector experience is highly desirable, and the role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions
- Building secure, resilient and well-tested applications using Django
- Translating user and business needs into technical solutions
- Supporting live services, ensuring performance, stability and continuous improvement
- Collaborating with Developers, Business Analysts and User-Centred Design specialists
- Contributing to architecture decisions and technical best practice across multiple workstreams
- Driving engineering excellence through clean code, testing and documentation
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
- Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems end-to-end
- Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices
- Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in structured, security-conscious environments
- 5+ years' experience, ideally at Senior or Lead Engineer level
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Python Engineer
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: 40% office-based p/w - London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Northeast.
IR35: Inside
*Public Sector Experience and relevant accreditation highly desirable*
Excellent Rates
*Urgent 12 Month contract - Interviewing and hiring now!*
This is a *London* Hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on *Leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions*
We're looking for an experienced.*Senior Python Engineer* to join a major government digital transformation programme delivering secure, high-impact services used across the UK.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, and evolution of complex digital platforms, working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative Agile environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions
- Building secure, resilient and well-tested applications using Django
- Translating user and business needs into technical solutions
- Supporting live services, ensuring performance, stability and continuous improvement
- Collaborating with Developers, Business Analysts and User-Centred Design specialists
- Contributing to architecture decisions and technical best practice across multiple workstreams
- Driving engineering excellence through clean code, testing and documentation
What We're Looking For
- Strong commercial experience with.*Python and Django*
- Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems end-to-end
- Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices
- Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in structured, security-conscious environments
- 5+ years' experience, ideally at Senior or Lead Engineer level
Desirable Experience
- Government Digital Service (GDS) delivery environments
- Public sector, defence or highly regulated industries
- Experience working on secure programmes requiring enhanced pre-engagement screening and background verification
Please send your CV or call Javaid to discuss further.
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