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 regulatory 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 .....