Queen Square Recruitment

Python Developer

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This role is for a Python Developer in London or Ipswich, offering £420 per day inside IR35 for a 12-month contract. Requires 4+ years in Python, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, and Linux. Telecom experience is desirable.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
420
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🗓️ - Date
August 7, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Inside IR35
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#NoSQL #Databases #FastAPI #Scala #Scrum #Flask #REST API #Bash #Docker #PostgreSQL #Automation #Jenkins #Grafana #MongoDB #Agile #MySQL #API (Application Programming Interface) #HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Pytest #OpenStack #Libraries #Python #Logging #DevOps #Deployment #Monitoring #Scripting #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Version Control #GIT #Redis #IP (Internet Protocol) #Linux #REST (Representational State Transfer) #Data Processing #GitLab #Network Engineering #Pandas #Prometheus
Role description
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 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.