Full-time Posted June 18, 2026
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Job Description

Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - Contract


Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella)


Duration: 12 months


Location: 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East)


IR35: Inside


Security Clearance: SC (essential)


The role: A government organisation is seeking a Senior / Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user‑centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements.


Key responsibilities



  • Lead design and delivery of scalable Python/Django-based services

  • Translate user needs into robust technical solutions

  • Build secure, test‑driven, high‑quality code across multiple workstreams

  • ...

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