Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) - Cardiff, UK

Role: Senior / Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Type: 12 Months Contract Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East, UK<br />Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office) Payrate: £600 - £750 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella What You'll Do:

Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.<br />Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance.<br />Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.What We Need: 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years).<br />Deep technical expertise in Python &amp; Django.<br />Proven system design and architecture capabilities.<br />Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.Bonus:

Previous experience with GDS standards, the public sector (e.g., MOD, HMRC), or secure defence environments. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. sukkala2 @ randstaddigital.

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