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

Randstad UK
Manor Park, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 195K

Job location

Manor Park, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Test Driven Development
Django
Python

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 (eg, MOD, HMRC), or secure defence environments.

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