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

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Working Model 2D
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/1FAA60939AA9EDCC80

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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 (eg, 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

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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