Senior Python Developer - up to &90,000 + Bonus - Hybrid

Involved Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Involved Solutions is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a large-scale tech environment in a hybrid London setup. You will develop automation frameworks, REST APIs and backend services supporting telecoms and network operations.

The role stresses Python, Flask/FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD and Linux, with exposure to databases and dashboards. Collaboration with QA, Network Engineering and DevOps is key.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Python development experience.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs with Flask and/or FastAPI.
• Experience with API authentication, error handling and documentation.
• Experience with HTML, CSS and Jinja2 for lightweight web interfaces.
• Strong database experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Redis.
• Strong Linux experience including Bash/shell scripting.
• Experience building and deploying apps with Docker/Docker Compose.
• Experience with CI/CD, ideally Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Strong Git/version control experience.
• Experience with Python automation libraries (Requests, Paramiko, Subprocess, Schedule, Pandas).
• Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for network testing and data processing.
• Build RESTful APIs using Flask and FastAPI for internal services and integrations.
• Develop lightweight web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Jinja2.
• Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis for data needs.
• Build and maintain Docker environments for deployment and testing.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab.
• Develop Linux automation with Bash and cron jobs.
• Integrate Python apps with telecom network systems and APIs.
• Create automated validation, health checks and monitoring.
• Implement robust logging and error handling across services.
• Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering and DevOps to deliver automation opportunities.
• Support scalable, reliable engineering solutions.

Skills

Python development

REST APIs

Docker

CI/CD

Linux

Git

SQL/NoSQL

HTML/Jinja2

Networking basics

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB/Redis

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Senior Python Developer
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a large scale technology environment, developing automation solutions, backend services and tooling supporting complex telecoms and network operations.

This Senior Python Developer is a hands on engineering position with a strong focus on Python, REST APIs, automation and backend development. You will work across applications supporting testing, monitoring and operational efficiency within 5G and enterprise platforms, with exposure to Linux, Docker, CI/CD, databases and network technologies.

The role would suit a strong Python Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants to work across both software engineering and network automation.

Responsibilities for the Senior Python Developer:

• Design, develop and maintain Python based automation frameworks and scripts supporting network testing, data processing and operational workflows
• Build RESTful APIs using Flask and FastAPI for internal services and cross team integrations
• Develop lightweight web based dashboards and interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Jinja2
• Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis for application, configuration and testing data
• Build and maintain Docker and Docker Compose environments for application deployment and testing
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab
• Develop Linux automation using Bash, shell scripting and cron jobs
• Integrate Python applications with telecom network systems and APIs
• Build automated validation, health checking and service monitoring capabilities
• Implement effective logging, monitoring and error handling across automation services
• Work closely with QA, Network Engineering and DevOps teams to identify and deliver automation opportunities
• Support the development of scalable, reliable and maintainable engineering solutions

Essential Skills & Experience for the Senior Python Developer:

• Strong commercial Python development experience.
• Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs using Flask and/or FastAPI
• Experience with API authentication, error handling and documentation
• Experience with HTML, CSS and Jinja2 for lightweight web interfaces
• Strong database experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Redis
• Strong experience working within Linux environments, including Bash and shell scripting
• Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Docker Compose
• Experience with CI/CD, ideally Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD
• Strong Git/version control experience
• Experience with Python automation libraries such as Requests, Paramiko, Subprocess, Schedule and Pandas
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals including HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS and SSH

Desirable Skills for the Senior Python Developer:

• Telecoms or network automation experience
• Knowledge of 4G Core, 5G or Service Based Architecture (SBA)
• Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka and event driven architectures
• OpenStack experience
• Infrastructure as Code knowledge
• Test automation experience using Pytest, Selenium or Playwright
• Monitoring experience using Grafana, ELK Stack or Prometheus
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments

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