Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django)

Inside IR35 | Up to £750/day (Umbrella) | 12-month contract
Hybrid – 40% onsite (London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East)
SC clearance will be required for onboarding

We are currently supporting a confidential central government programme in the search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) to join a high-performing digital delivery team building secure, user-centred services within a GDS-aligned environment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who can operate across architecture, delivery, and live service support, while leading multidisciplinary agile squads to deliver complex, integrated systems.

You’ll be working in a regulated, security-focused domain supporting critical national services related to controlled goods and export systems.

The Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:

* Lead the design, build,...