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# Lead Software Engineer - (Python/Django)

- **Company:** INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Backend
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-8F6A6DEACFAED885EB/

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
 * Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems end-to-end
 * Experience leading engineering delivery within agile teams
 * Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills
 * Experience working within secure, structured or regulated environments
 * Minimum 5+ years' experience (8-10 years preferred)

Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

 1. Python & Django expertise
 2. System design and architecture capability
 3. Communication, collaboration and team leadership

## Description

* Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions
 * Translate business and user requirements into technical outcomes
 * Develop secure, test-driven, high-quality code
 * Support and improve live services, performance and stability
 * Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers and UCD specialists
 * Drive engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical standards
 * Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and system integrations

Technical Environment

 * Python
 * Django
 * Backend-focused role with full-stack awareness
 * Agile delivery
 * GDS-aligned digital services

Desirable Experience

 * Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
 * Public sector, government or defence projects