Senior/Lead Software Engineer(Python, Django)-Birmingham, UK
Randstad UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
15 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
£ 195KJob location
Charing Cross, 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.What We Need
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 (e.g., MOD, HMRC), or secure defence environments.