Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)

Job Title: Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East, UKJob Type: Full-time contract, 12 monthsWork Model: Hybrid Summary: This role is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of soft-ware solutions within a secure, government-focused environment. The successful candidate will contribute to building resilient, scalable, and user-centred services, ensuring compliance with regu-latory standards relating to controlled goods and exports. The position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of both development and live service performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions Translate user needs into technical outcomes Build secure, test-driven, high-quality code Support and maintain live services (performance andamp; stability) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (BA, UCD, Developers) Oversee development across multiple workstreams Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes Ensure integration across complex systems Technical Environment: Primary Stack: Python, Django Backend-focused with full-stack awareness Multiple user journeys (-27 Front End journeys) Government Digital Service (GDS) aligned delivery Ways of Working: Agile delivery model Daily stand-ups (-10am) Ticket-based workflow Collaborative problem-solving Focus on:o Clean codeo Engineering standardso ..... full job details .....