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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Developer - **Company:** Government Internal Audit Agency - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £58,429.0 - £68,132.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Data Analytics, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10171444/lead-software-developer-/ ## About the Role We are looking for someone who has strong proficiency in developing full-stack Django web applications and knowledge of software architecture design ; experience of maintaining cloud hosting infrastructure (ideally Azure) ; problem-solving and analytical thinking to discover root causes of issues and identify solutions ; communicates with stakeholders at all levels, translating customer requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and discussing high risk and complex topics ; manages workload under time pressure and has curiosity to investigate new and emerging technologies. ## Description The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The Data Analytics team deliver analytical support to audit and investigation teams, providing high-quality advanced analytics to uncover insight. The team also develop and manage self-serve web applications for internal and external customers, as well as leading on data literacy within the organisation. This technical role involves developing and maintaining full-stack applications in Django, building agentic AI solutions, and managing Azure hosting infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing software architecture, integrating secure enterprise platforms, creating data models, writing technical documentation, and ensuring system reliability. The role requires expertise in Django, Python, Azure, PostgreSQL, and AI-enabled solutions while adhering to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. Key deliverables include creating secure, user-centric, high-quality software, supporting team problem-solving, improving development processes, and championing best practices in AI and digital advancements. Role Responsibilities: * Developing database-driven, web-based applications and maintaining the full stack (frontend and backend) * Managing and optimising the Azure hosting environment * Leading the end-to-end technical design, development, and implementation of agentic AI solutions * Understanding and interpreting customer requirements and designing appropriate solutions * Conducting testing, fixing bugs and improving software reliability * Creating data models, workflows, system diagrams, technical documentation and user guides * Managing stakeholder relationships to promote best practices in AI, data, and digital, helping to grow software development and cloud hosting skills across the team * Promoting knowledge of GDS best practice and system design and ensuring the team's understanding of the requirements. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)