Lead Software Engineer - Central Government

Role: Lead Software Engineer x 4 REF 102744
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Hybrid/London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or North East - 40% office based per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £750 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions
• Translate user needs into technical outcomes
• Build secure, test-driven, high-quality code
• Support and maintain live services (performance & stability)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (BA, UCD, Developers)
• Oversee development across multiple workstreams
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Ensure integration across complex systems

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Strong Python and Django experience
• Proven system design capability (end-to-end)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to contribute to secure, structured environments
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience (ideally 8–10 years)

If you are a Lead Software Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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