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Lead Software Engineer

Certain Advantage

Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by Certain Advantage
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£750 - £750 Daily
Contract/Project
Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Software Engineer based in either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Darlington.

This role is on a 12-month contract basis and is hybrid, with 2 days per week office-based.

The Role
This role is for a dynamic Lead Software Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented, technically strong, and passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions.

You'll be responsible for:
  • Leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions.
  • Translating user needs into effective technical outcomes.
  • Developing secure, test-driven, high-quality code using Python and Django.
  • Supporting and improving live services to ensure performance and stability.
  • Collaborating with business analysts, designers, developers and user-centred design specialists.
  • Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
  • Ensuring successful integration across complex systems and workstreams.

The Individual
We're looking for people who can demonstrate:
  • Strong commercial experience with Python and Django development.
  • Proven end-to-end system design and architecture capability.
  • Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within secure, governance-led environments.
  • Experience supporting and maintaining live production services.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

Reference: 3121637311

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Certain Advantage

Lead Software Engineer

Certain Advantage

Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by Certain Advantage

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London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£750 - £750 Daily
Contract/Project
Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Software Engineer based in either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Darlington.

This role is on a 12-month contract basis and is hybrid, with 2 days per week office-based.

The Role
This role is for a dynamic Lead Software Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented, technically strong, and passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions.

You'll be responsible for:
  • Leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions.
  • Translating user needs into effective technical outcomes.
  • Developing secure, test-driven, high-quality code using Python and Django.
  • Supporting and improving live services to ensure performance and stability.
  • Collaborating with business analysts, designers, developers and user-centred design specialists.
  • Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
  • Ensuring successful integration across complex systems and workstreams.

The Individual
We're looking for people who can demonstrate:
  • Strong commercial experience with Python and Django development.
  • Proven end-to-end system design and architecture capability.
  • Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within secure, governance-led environments.
  • Experience supporting and maintaining live production services.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.
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