Role: Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Type: 12 Months Contract Location: London/Manchester/Birmingham/Cardiff/North East, UKWorking Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office)Payrate: £600 - £750 per Day on Inside IR35 via UmbrellaWhat You''ll Do:Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance.Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.What We Need:5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years).Deep technical expertise in Python andamp; Django.Proven system design and architecture capabilities.Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.Bonus: Previous experience with GDS standards, the public sector (eg, 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 Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.