Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) - Cardiff, UK

Role: Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)
Type: 12 Months Contract
Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office)

Payrate: -600 - -750 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella

What You''ll Do:

• Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.
• Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance.
• Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

What We Need:

• 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years).
• Deep technical expertise in Python & Django.
• Proven system design and architecture capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Bonus: Previous experience with GDS standards, the public sector (e.g., MOD, HMRC), or secure defence environments.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. sukkala2 @ randstaddigital. Com

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