Queen Square Recruitment
Python Developer
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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.
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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, andpandas. - Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations.
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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.
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