Full job descriptionWe’re supporting a high-profile UK Government digital programme and are looking for Senior Python Developers and Technical Leads with strong Python & Django expertise to join a multidisciplinary agile team delivering secure, user-focused digital services.
The RoleYou’ll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting scalable backend services used within a secure government environment. Technical Leads will also provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and help shape architecture and engineering best practices while remaining hands-on.
What You’ll Be Doing*Develop secure, scalable applications using Python & Django
*Design and build RESTful APIs
*Contribute to system architecture and technical design
*Work within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
*Write clean, well-tested code using TDD principles
*Support live services and drive continuous improvement
*(Technical Leads) Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across squads
Essential Skills*Strong commercial experience with Python
*Excellent hands-on experience with Django
*REST API development
*System design and software architecture experience
*Agile delivery experience
*Test-Driven Development (TDD)
*Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)
*Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable*Government Digital Service (GDS) experience
*UK Government or Public Sector projects
*Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Requirements*Active SC Clearance is highly advantageous.
*Able to work 40% onsite (approximately 2 days per week) in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff
* Up to £650/day (Senior Developer) | Up to £720/day (Technical Lead)
12-Month Contract | Inside IR35