Python / Django Developer - Manchester, UK

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

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Python / Django Developer on a 12-month contract across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and North East with hybrid working, 2 days in the office.

You will lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django within an Agile team aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, writing secure, test-driven code and maintaining live service performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Python/Django development and delivering secure, scalable systems.
• Experience working in Agile teams and in Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

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

Agile

Communication

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.