At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of secure Django applications and improve CI/CD processes.
- Company: Join a leading UK government organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work, and long-term contract until 2026.
- Other info: Active SC clearance required; great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in government projects while enhancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Extensive Django experience and strong knowledge of Python and secure coding practices.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
£700-£850 per day Inside IR35
Hybrid (Canary Wharf - 1 day per week)
Contract until September 2026 + potential extension
Morgan Hunt are working in partnership with a leading UK government organisation to recruit an experienced Django Developer with active SC clearance.
The Role
To provide hands-on technical leadership for the design, build, productionisation and ongoing operation of secure Django-based applications and supporting infrastructure. The role will establish the development processes, coding standards, API standards, security approach, RBAC model and application architecture needed for repeatable delivery. The developer will bring extensive experience in productionising and securing Django applications, embedding automated testing, CI/CD and agile development practices, and creating documentation to support Technical Design Authority (TDA), security assurance and operational handover.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture, development and deployment of secure Django applications and associated infrastructure in Azure.
- Define and embed Django development processes, coding standards, API standards, review practices and secure engineering patterns.
- Design and guide implementation of RBAC, permissions, authentication, authorisation and secure application access models.
- Set up and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated quality controls, infrastructure-as-code and deployment practices.
- Establish repeatable automated testing approaches across unit, integration, functional and regression testing.
- Produce and assure technical documentation for TDA, security assurance, onboarding and ongoing operations.
- Collaborate with cloud architecture, security, DevOps, delivery and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet internal standards.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, coaching and guidance to other Django developers through design, build, test, deployment and production support.
Experience Required
- Extensive experience developing, deploying and productionising Django applications in live environments.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Python, Django, Django templates, API development and secure web application architecture.
- Experience defining engineering standards, development processes, API standards and secure coding practices.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), infrastructure-as-code and automated testing approaches.
- Demonstrable ability to create technical, architecture and security documentation for assurance processes.
- Solid understanding of security best practices, RBAC, data protection and operational readiness in cloud environments.
- Experience with end-to-end software development lifecycle and agile delivery practices.
Additional Details
- Day rate: £700-£850 (Inside IR35)
- Contract until end of September 2026, with likely extension
- Hybrid working - 1 day per week on-site in Canary Wharf
- Active SC clearance is essential (must have worked on a UK government project within the last 12 months)
Django Developer employer: Morgan Hunt Recruitment
Morgan Hunt is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and hands-on technical leadership in a secure government environment. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being based in the vibrant Canary Wharf area, making it an ideal location for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
