Lead Python Developer – Telecom OSS & Network Automation (Python, FastAPI & Microservices) | Fourways Consulting | Austin, TX

Fourways Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourways Consulting seeks a Lead Python Developer to drive backend software, OSS telecom systems, and network automation from onsite in Austin, TX. You will own architecture, develop with Python, FastAPI and Flask, design RESTful APIs, and coordinate offshore teams on a 12+ month contract.

The role requires 12+ years in software engineering, strong leadership, and US work authorization. You will partner with telecom architects and recruiters, document runbooks, and ensure production readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in software development and leadership.
• Strong Python, FastAPI, Flask, REST and microservices.
• Experience with OSS telecom and network provisioning.
• Proven offshore team leadership and CI/CD adoption.
• Onsite in Austin, TX; authorized for US work.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and backend services using Python, FastAPI, Flask.
• Design secure RESTful APIs and microservices for OSS.
• Develop network automation scripts for routing and VLAN provisioning.
• Coordinate offshore engineering teams during agile sprints.
• Collaborate with product managers and telecom architects.
• Maintain documentation and runbooks; enforce best practices.

Skills

Python backend

FastAPI

Flask

RESTful APIs

Microservices

OSS domain

Network automation

CI/CD

Offshore coordination

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub Enterprise

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced Python software engineering, telecom Operations Support Systems (OSS), and large-scale network automation in Austin, TX, Fourways Consulting is actively seeking an accomplished Lead Python Developer for a premier 12+ month contract professional engagement (open to all US work visas except OPT). In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Python backend development, FastAPI and Flask framework implementation, RESTful API design, network lifecycle automation, and offshore team coordination. Bringing 12+ years of progressive professional experience in software engineering and telecommunications OSS domain systems, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised network service assurance, secure transactional throughput, and superior provisioning automation. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Lead Python Developer supporting Fourways Consulting on an onsite professional basis in Austin, TX, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise software architecture, network inventory systems, automated service assurance pipelines, and cross-functional team collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services utilizing Python, FastAPI, and Flask, building secure RESTful APIs and distributed microservices, developing network automation scripts for routing, switching, and VLAN provisioning, leading offshore engineering teams during agile sprint cycles, coordinating closely with product managers and telecom architects, and interacting directly with specialist recruiters like Flint. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Flint at [e-mail] (note: 12+ month contract, open to all US visas except OPT, featuring a streamlined 1-round virtual interview process).

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain robust enterprise-grade backend applications and microservices utilizing Python, FastAPI, and Flask.
• Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven communication channels for telecom Operations Support Systems (OSS).
• Develop advanced network automation scripts, workflow orchestrators, and service provisioning engines for routing, switching, and VLAN management.
• Integrate network inventory systems, element management systems (EMS), and service assurance platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and daily operational coordination for offshore development teams.
• Enforce rigorous software engineering best practices, code review standards, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Collaborate proactively with telecom engineers, product owners, and enterprise stakeholders during agile sprint cycles.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, API specifications, network automation playbooks, and release runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in software development, Python backend engineering, and technical leadership.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Python programming, FastAPI, Flask, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in telecom Operations Support Systems (OSS), ISP network lifecycles, and provisioning.
• Deep practical experience with network automation, routing, switching, VLAN configuration, and network inventory management.
• Solid practical grasp of technical leadership, offshore team coordination, agile methodologies, and CI/CD development workflows.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, system debugging capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization (all US visas except OPT) and physical availability for onsite professional operations in Austin, TX.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP.
• Prior professional working experience in tier-1 telecommunications service providers, broadband operators, or enterprise network automation firms.
• Hands‑on familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise).
• Active participation in Python user groups, open-source networking projects, or telecom standards forums.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Fourways Consulting Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Flint (Technical Recruitment Lead)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.fourwaysconsulting.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / 12+ Month Telecom Contract Package
• Work Schedule: Onsite Professional Operations (Austin, TX)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Austin Lead Python Developer Opening – 1 Virtual Interview Round)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: 12+ Months Contract Role (Open for all US visas except OPT)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Lead Python Developer position through Fourways Consulting, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your telecom OSS tenure, network automation expertise, and leadership experience managing offshore engineering teams.