Python Engineer - Consultancy

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and refactor Legacy automation scripts into Python-based microservices
• Contribute to the design and implementation of a new automation framework
• Analyse existing functionality and determine what should be retained, refactored, or removed
• Integrate services with infrastructure and network systems using APIs and SSH
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions
• Follow and contribute to DevOps best practices including CI/CD and version control

Support knowledge transfer and handover to internal development teams

Skills / Must Have

• Strong Python development experience, ideally in automation or Back End systems
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git workflows, testing)
• Experience working with Linux environments and Bash Scripting
• Experience building or contributing to microservices architectures
• Ability to develop reusable libraries and clean, maintainable code
• Familiarity with API integrations (REST, SSH or similar)

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes or containerised environments
• Understanding of distributed systems or message queuing (eg RabbitMQ)
• Exposure to network automation or infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices (SOLID, TDD)

Contract Details

• Location: UK (Remote with occasional onsite if required)
• Duration: 12 months
• Start: ASAP

Rate

• £500 per day Inside IR

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