Python Developer

LA International; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Python Developer for a 12 Month contract in Ipswich. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days on-site per week and offers a daily rate of £400–£450 via Umbrella.

The successful candidate will develop Python-based automation, build REST APIs, work with SQL/NoSQL databases, and containerize applications using Docker. Strong Linux, CI/CD, and networking foundations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 4+ years of professional Python development experience in automation or backend roles.
• Strong proficiency in 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.

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.
• Implement logging, error handling and monitoring solutions to ensure reliability of automation services.
• Collaborate with QA, network engineering and DevOps teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Flask

FastAPI

Linux

SQL

NoSQL

Git

HTML/CSS/Jinja2

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Python Developer

12 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid; 2-3 days p/w Onsite in Ipswich.

Rate - £400 - £450 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Python Developer's on a long term program of work.

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.
• Implement logging, error handling and monitoring solutions to ensure reliability of automation services.
• Collaborate with QA, network engineering and DevOps teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable solutions.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 4+ years of professional Python development experience in automation or backend roles.
• Strong proficiency in 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 such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis.
• Proficiency in Linux environments, including Bash scripting, cron jobs, process management and server administration.
• Experience building and deploying applications using Docker containers and Docker Compose.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD and version control using Git.
• Experience with Python automation libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule and pandas.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH and API integration patterns.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience in the telecom domain or network automation, including 4G Core, 5G or service-based architecture.
• Knowledge of message queues such as RabbitMQ or Kafka and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as OpenStack and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Familiarity with Pytest, Selenium or Playwright for test automation.
• Knowledge of Grafana, ELK stack or Prometheus for monitoring.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum delivery practices.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work,

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.