Lead Software Engineer London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington)Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services. 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutionsTranslate user requirements into high-quality technical implementationsDevelop and maintain test-driven, production-ready codeSupport live services, ensuring performance, resilience, and stabilityCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including BAs, UCD specialists, and engineersOversee development across multiple Agile workstreamsDrive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and engineering practicesEnsure effective integration across complex, interconnected systemsSkills and ExperienceEssentialStrong hands-on experience with Python and DjangoProven capability in ..... full job details .....