Python Developer- 12 months | Ipswich (Hybrid - 3 days per week)

Python Developer- 12 months | Ipswich (Hybrid - 3 days per week)

We're recruiting for 3x Python Developers to build and maintain automation solutions, Back End services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations for a leading telecom organisation. The role involves developing REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications enabling testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms, working closely with QA, network engineering, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows
• Design and build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI for internal tooling and cross-team integration
• Design and work with SQL and NoSQL databases for test data, configuration, and results management
• Build and maintain Docker containers for application packaging, deployment, and isolated testing environments
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating Python automation into Jenkins or GitLab for continuous delivery
• Write and maintain Linux Shell Scripts and manage application deployments on Linux-based Servers
• Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for automated validation, health checks, and service monitoring

What You Will Ideally Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 4+ years' professional Python development experience in automation or Back End roles
• Strong proficiency building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI, including authentication, error handling, and documentation
• Hands-on experience with HTML/CSS and templating engines such as Jinja2 for lightweight web interfaces
• Solid working knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
• Proficiency in Linux environments, including Bash Scripting, cron jobs, process management, and server administration
• Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Docker Compose
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and version control using Git
• Experience with Python automation libraries: requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, pandas
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integration patterns

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months
• Rate: £425/day - Inside IR35
• Location: Ipswich, 3 days onsite
• Start Date: ASAP