Lead Software Engineer (Python / Django) - Hybrid Working Contract: 12 months (inside IR35). SC clearance.Based in one of the following offices: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East (60% WFH, 40% onsite).Belcan is recruiting for an exciting Lead Software Engineer opportunity with our client, working on high-impact and secure systems!OverviewThe Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in shaping technical direction, improving engineering practices, and delivering robust backend systems using Python and Django, while maintaining a strong awareness of full-stack delivery. This role offers the chance to lead the design and delivery of innovative digital services that play a critical role in national infrastructure and regulatory systems. As a Lead Software Engineer, you''ll take ownership of building scalable, resilient, and user-focused software solutions. You''ll work within a collaborative, agile environment alongside multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards across development, testing, and live service performance.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will lead the design and delivery of scalable software systems, translating user needs into well-defined technical solutions. You''ll develop secure, high-quality, test-driven code and take ownership of live service performance, ensuring consistency and reliability. Working closely with developers, business analysts, and UCD specialists, you''ll collaborate across multiple workstreams and ensure integration across ..... full job details .....