Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead (Python & Django)

We're supporting a high-profile UK Government digital programme and are looking for Senior Python Developers and Technical Leads with strong Python & Django expertise to join a multidisciplinary agile team delivering secure, user-focused digital services. The Role You'll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting scalable backend services used within a secure government environment. Technical Leads will also provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and help shape architecture and engineering best practices while remaining hands-on. What You'll Be Doing Develop secure, scalable applications using Python & Django Design and build RESTful APIs Contribute to system architecture and technical design Work within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams Write clean, well-tested code using TDD principles Support live services and drive continuous improvement (Technical Leads) Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across squads Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Python Excellent hands-on experience with Django REST API development System design and software architecture experience Agile delivery experience Test-Driven Development (TDD) Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP) Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Government Digital Service (GDS) experience UK Government or Public Sector projects Experience working in secure or regulated environments Requirements Active SC Clearance is highly advantageous. Able to work 40% onsite (approximately 2 days per week) in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff Up to £650/day (Senior Developer) | Up to £720/day (Technical Lead) 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35