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
Essential:
* 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.
Desirable:
* 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.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered
Salary description
£420.00 - £420.00 per day