Python Developer

Location: London or Ipswich - Office based

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Rate: £420 per day inside IR35

Duration: 12 months Initially

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Python Developer to develop and maintain automation solutions, backend services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations. Working closely with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams, you will build REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications that improve testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows.


• Build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI.


• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.


• Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and environments.


• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.


• Write Linux shell scripts and manage deployments on Linux servers.


• Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for validation, monitoring, and health checks.


• Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling solutions.


• Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of Python development experience in automation or backend development.


• Experience building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI.


• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Jinja2.


• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.


• Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills.


• Experience with Docker and Docker Compose.


• Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD experience.


• Experience with Git version control.


• Knowledge of Python libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, and pandas.


• Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations.


• Telecom or network automation experience, including 4G Core, 5G, or Service-Based Architecture (SBA).


• Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka.


• Knowledge of OpenStack and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.


• Experience with Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright.


• Knowledge of Grafana, ELK Stack, or Prometheus.


• Agile or Scrum experience.