Lead Python/Django Developer - Central Government

Access Computer Consulting Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Computer Consulting Plc is seeking a Lead Python/Django Developer to work on a contract basis, requiring two days per week in London or other city centres. The role targets central government projects with umbrella compliance (IR35).

You will lead backend development, oversee live service performance and drive architectural decisions across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on Python/Django experience, proven system design capabilities, and strong collaboration and

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and Django in a lead role.
• Proven end-to-end system design capability and architecture.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across development and live service performance.
• Own multiple user journeys with backend focus and full-stack awareness.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, structured environments.

Skills

Python

Django

Leadership

System design

Agile

Back end

Job description

I am recruiting for a number of Lead Python/Django Developers to be based 2 days in either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or the North East.

The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract.

Candidates must have recently worked on a project within Central Government.

The position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of both development and live service performance. You must have worked in a lead role.

You must have strong Python and Django experience.

Proven system design capability (end‑to‑end) and experience of working in agile, multidisciplinary teams. System design and architecture capability is essential for this role.

You will be Back End-focused with full-stack awareness and been involved with multiple user journeys.

Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to contribute to secure, structured environments.