Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Inside IR35 | Up to £750/day (Umbrella) | 12-month contract Hybrid 40% onsite (London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East) SC clearance will be required for onboarding We are currently supporting a confidential central government programme in the search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) to join a high-performing digital delivery team building secure, user-centred services within a GDS-aligned environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who can operate across architecture, delivery, and live service support, while leading multidisciplinary agile squads to deliver complex, integrated systems. Youll be working in a regulated, security-focused domain supporting critical national services related to controlled goods and export systems. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Lead the design, build, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions Take ownership of end-to-end feature development across complex services
