Senior Python/Django Systems Lead

INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD in London is seeking a lead software engineer to design and develop scalable software solutions, translating business and user requirements into tangible technical outcomes. This backend-focused role requires delivering secure, test-driven code, supporting live services, and driving engineering best practices.

You will oversee multiple workstreams, collaborate with BAs, developers and UCD specialists, and ensure delivery aligns with GDS standards and regulated

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience (8-10 years preferred).
• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django.
• Experience leading engineering delivery within agile teams.
• Experience working within secure, structured or regulated environments.
• Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical outcomes.
• Develop secure, test-driven, high-quality code.
• Support and improve live services, performance and stability.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers and UCD specialists.
• Drive engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical standards.
• Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and system integrations.
• Top 3 Evaluation Criteria: Python & Django expertise; System design and architecture capability; Communication, collaboration and team leadership.

Skills

Python

Django

Backend-focused

Agile delivery

GDS-aligned

Job description

INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD in London is seeking a lead software engineer to design and develop scalable software solutions, translating business and user requirements into tangible technical outcomes. This backend-focused role requires delivering secure, test-driven code, supporting live services, and driving engineering best practices.

You will oversee multiple workstreams, collaborate with BAs, developers and UCD specialists, and ensure delivery aligns with GDS standards and regulated