Lead Python Software Engineer Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: £650+ per day Location: Hybrid (3 days on site in London/Leatherhead) Duration: Long-term contract Clearance: Active and transferable SC clearance required About the Role Exalto Consulting is supporting a client delivering complex, business-critical technology solutions and is seeking an experienced Lead Python Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging projects where problem-solving, creativity, and engineering excellence are highly valued. you''ll be contributing to the design, development, and evolution of bespoke software solutions, working with modern technologies across cloud, data, and DevOps environments. The role would suit someone who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, leading by example, and helping to shape high-quality software delivery within a collaborative engineering culture. What you''ll Be Doing Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Python applications and services. Building and supporting data processing pipelines and Back End systems. Leading technical delivery across projects and providing guidance to development teams. Producing high-quality technical designs, documentation, and architectural artefacts. Driving software quality through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices. Collaborating with DevOps, infrastructure, and platform teams to support cloud-based ..... full job details .....