Senior Python Engineer Job at Full Time NEW

Senior Python Engineer
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: 40% office-based p/w – London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Northeast.
IR35: Inside
*Public Sector Experience and relevant accreditation highly desirable*
Excellent Rates

*Urgent 12 Month contract – Interviewing and hiring now!*

This is a *London* Hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on *Leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions*

We’re looking for an experienced.*Senior Python Engineer* to join a major government digital transformation programme delivering secure, high-impact services used across the UK.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, and evolution of complex digital platforms, working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative Agile environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design and delivery of scalable Python-based solutions
• Building secure, resilient and well-tested applications using Django
• Translating user and business needs into technical solutions
• Supporting live services, ensuring performance, stability and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with Developers, Business Analysts and User-Centred Design specialists
• Contributing to architecture decisions and technical best practice across multiple workstreams
• Driving engineering excellence through clean code, testing and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with.*Python and Django*
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems end-to-end
• Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices
• Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in structured, security-conscious environments
• 5+ years’ experience, ideally at Senior or Lead Engineer level

Desirable Experience

• Government Digital Service (GDS) delivery environments
• Public sector, defence or highly regulated industries
• Experience working on secure programmes requiring enhanced pre-engagement screening and background verification

Please send your CV or call Javaid to discuss further.
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