Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 40% onsite in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Overview
Our client is seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to design, build and support secure, scalable digital services within a government environment. The role will focus on delivering resilient software solutions that support export control and regulatory systems, while providing technical leadership across agile delivery teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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Lead Software Engineer in City of Westminster employer: INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD
Join a leading aerospace and defence company in Bristol or Yeovil, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to engineering excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development, our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth within the engineering domain. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working arrangements and contribute to impactful projects that ensure safety and compliance across various engineering processes.
