Python Automation Developer

PCR Digital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Python Automation Developer for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of Python development experience, focusing on automation and APIs, with some front-end work in JavaScript/React. This hybrid role involves collaborating with the Product team to design intelligent automation solutions. Successful applicants will demonstrate adaptability and prompt productivity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing and developing automation solutions in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium and iOS functional automation.
• Experience with testing activities across the entire lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop AI-based intelligent automation solutions.
• Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts.
• Communicate status and progress in a timely manner.

Skills

Python Automation Development

Selenium

JavaScript

React

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Python Automation Developer | 12-month Contract | £557.65 per day - Inside IR35 | Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days work from home

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Python Automation Developer with 7+ years of experience, including 2 years leading or reviewing code. The role is predominantly back-end (around 80%), but full stack developers with front-end exposure will also be considered. The candidate will support automation projects, focusing on leveraging existing tools rather than building them from scratch. The ideal candidate can adapt quickly to new environments, become productive fast, and deliver across Python development, automation, APIs, and database management, with some front-end work in JavaScript/React as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop AI-based intelligent automation solutions in line with requirements provided by the Product team.
• Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts for both existing functionality and new features.
• Contribute to multiple initiatives, balancing new feature development with documentation and on-time delivery.
• Communicate status and progress in a timely manner, including sprint review reports, presentations, and planning demos for new features and MVPs.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional meetings to strengthen collaboration within and across teams.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years designing and developing automation solutions in Python, with 3+ years leading code reviews and ensuring quality in others\' work.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium and iOS functional automation.
• Experience with testing activities across the entire lifecycle of the project from inception to delivery.
• Front-End Development: Design and implement user interfaces using JavaScript and frameworks such as React.
• Back-End Development: Develop and maintain server-side logic using Python; manage APIs and integrate third-party services and tools; ensure data integrity and security by designing and managing databases in PostgreSQL.
• Optional Qualifications: Built LLM applications; familiarity with MCP servers, Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems; ETL data using Python libraries (e.g., Pandas); strong understanding of version control systems and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins); automated data analytics and reporting across multiple systems; lead coordination with multiple Engineering and Product teams to expedite issue prioritization and resolution; create detailed test reports documenting progress, status, test plan completion, identified defects, and associated risks.

EEO and Diversity

Everybody is Welcome. At PCR Digital, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment. We welcome applicants regardless of background and will make adjustments in our process to remove barriers where needed.