Lead Software Engineer

Intec Select; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 110,700 - 138,375; Full time

Job summary

Intec Select is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python and Django for a public sector organization. This hybrid role offers a 12-month contract paying up to £750 per day, located across multiple cities in the UK.

You will lead the design and delivery of secure software solutions within an Agile environment, ensuring the performance and resilience of critical services. The ideal candidate has strong experience in system design and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Django.
• Proven capability in end-to-end system design and architecture.

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.

Skills

Python

Django

Agile methodologies

System design and architecture

Stakeholder communication

Job description

2 day PW in either, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with strong capabilities in Python / Django for a leading public sector organization to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user‑centred digital services offering a 12 month contract paying up to £750 PD Inside IR 35 on a hybrid basis located in either, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington).

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
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and engineering practices
• Ensure effective integration across complex, interconnected systems
• Strong hands‑on experience with Python and Django
• Proven capability in end‑to‑end system design and architecture
• Strong experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to lead technical delivery within complex environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• 5+ years’ experience in software engineering

Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

• System design and architecture capability
• Collaboration and leadership within Agile teams
• Background in public sector or regulated environments