Software Development Team Lead (Python)£650 per day (Outside IR35) 6-Month Initial Contract Hybrid - 2 Days/Week in Stratford, LondonOverview:A global online non-profit organisation that improves the lives of millions worldwide is seeking one outstanding Software Development Team Leads to join its expanding innovation engineering team. These are high-impact leadership roles driving the development of cutting-edge technology that will revolutionise Education Technology industry.You will lead backend, full-stack, and front-end engineers as part of a growing innovation unit. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and enjoys solving hard problems.Key Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software and QA engineers.Provide architectural direction and hands-on technical guidance.Collaborate with Product, Experience Design, QA, and technical leadership.Influence and contribute to technical architecture and technology choices.Conduct code reviews, support design discussions, and champion best practices.Deliver high-quality, scalable software through rapid iterations.Promote experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.Essential Skills and Experience:5+ years'' experience with Python (essential) plus AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, CI/CD, DevOps tooling (Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker).Proven leadership experience guiding and mentoring engineering teams.Experience delivering scalable B2C/B2B digital p