Python / Django Developer - Cardiff, UK in City

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Python/Django Developer for a 12-month contract across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and the North East. Hybrid work with 2 days per week in the office.

You will lead end-to-end system design, write secure, test-driven code, and work in an Agile team aligned with Government Digital Service standards. 5+ years of Python/Django experience and strong architecture skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years).
• Deep technical expertise in Python & Django.
• Proven system design and architecture capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.
• Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance.
• Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

Skills

Python

Django

System design

Architecture

Agile

GDS standards

Job description

Role: Python / Django Developer
Type: 12 Months Contract
Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham / Cardiff / North East, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office)

Payrate: 600 - 720 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django.
• Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance.
• Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

What We Need:

• 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years).
• Deep technical expertise in Python & Django.
• Proven system design and architecture capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have: Previous experience with GDS standards, the public sector or secure defence environments.