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

Summary: The role of Senior/Lead Software Engineer focuses on leading the design and delivery of systems using Python and Django within a hybrid working model. The position requires extensive experience in software development and system architecture, particularly aligned with Government Digital Service standards. The successful candidate will work in an Agile team and is expected to write secure, test-driven code while maintaining service performance. This is a contract position for 12 months with an immediate hiring need.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Key Skills:

• 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.

Salary (Rate): £750 per day

City: Cardiff

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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

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