Lead Software Engineer

Job in London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: IntecSelect

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-22

Job specializations:

Software Development
Python, Software Engineer, Backend Developer, DevOps

SC - Lead Software Engineer
Hybrid 2 x PW in either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington)

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SC Lead Software Engineer within strong capabilites in Python & Django for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services.
Working within a large-scale Agile environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions using Python and Django, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of complex systems, contribute to end-to-end architecture and delivery, and play a key role in ensuring the performance, resilience, and ongoing evolution of critical services within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions
Translate user requirements into high-quality technical implementations
Develop and maintain test-driven, production-ready code
Support live services, ensuring performance, resilience, and stability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including BAs, UCD specialists, and engineers
Oversee development across multiple Agile work streams

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