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# Python Django Developer

- **Company:** InvitISE Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £187,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Software Architecture, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/python-django-developer/invitise-ltd-job108089224

## About the Role

The successful Lead Software Engineer (Python & Django) will design, build and maintain resilient backend services on a high-profile government digital programme, working within a secure, GDS-aligned environment. You'll lead and mentor engineers across agile squads while staying hands-on, driving engineering standards and technical design decisions. You'll translate user needs into robust, test-driven solutions and support live services for performance, stability and resilience.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

Extensive commercial Python development

Strong hands-on Django

System design and software architecture

End-to-end delivery of secure, scalable services

Agile multidisciplinary teamwork and strong stakeholder communication

Leading or mentoring engineering teams, with solid testing, debugging and QA practices

The following would be beneficial:

Government Digital Service (GDS) experience

Public sector, government or defence sector experience

Working in regulated or secure environments

Understanding of accessibility and government service standards

## Description

Lead Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Python, Django, REST APIs, System Design, Software Architecture, TDD, Agile, GDS, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Hybrid/Remote, Contract, Inside IR35