At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead agile teams in designing and delivering secure solutions using Python and Django.
- Company: Join a high-profile digital transformation programme with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping technical decisions and driving engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in Python, Django, and leading engineering teams.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Hybrid working – approximately 40% office attendance (2 days per week)
Office Locations: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required
We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead with strong Python and Django expertise to join a high-profile digital transformation programme delivering secure and resilient technology solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines deep technical capability with strong leadership skills. You will provide technical direction across agile delivery teams while remaining hands-on with software development. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, build and improve complex digital services, helping shape technical decisions and driving engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across agile engineering teams
- Design and deliver scalable solutions using Python and Django
- Lead technical design, architecture and solution discussions
- Guide engineering practices, coding standards and quality assurance
- Support delivery across multiple technical workstreams
- Mentor and coach developers
- Collaborate with product, design, analysis and delivery teams
- Ensure services are secure, reliable and maintainable
- Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and tooling
Requirements
- Extensive commercial experience with Python development
- Strong hands-on experience with Django
- Proven experience in software architecture and system design
- Experience leading engineering teams or agile squads
- Ability to make sound technical decisions in complex environments
- Experience delivering secure, scalable and resilient services
- Strong understanding of modern engineering practices
- Experience mentoring and supporting other developers
- 8+ years' experience preferred
- Experience within regulated or secure environments
- Public sector, defence or large-scale enterprise experience
- Cloud-based platforms and integrated digital services
- Understanding of accessibility and digital service standards
If you are an experienced Technical Lead who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing engineering teams and delivering high-quality digital services, we would like to hear from you.
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