Lead Software Engineer - (Python/Django)
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Summary
Lead Software Engineer designing and building scalable backend services in Python and Django for GDS-aligned digital services. Day to day they lead agile engineering delivery across multiple workstreams, turn business requirements into technical outcomes, and drive engineering best practice and standards.
- 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
- 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
- Python & Django expertise
- System design and architecture capability
- Communication, collaboration and team leadership