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Senior Network Automation Engineer
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[Hiring] Senior Network Automation Engineer @Wifinity
Mar 06, 2025 - Wifinity is hiring a remote Senior Network Automation Engineer. 💸 Salary: competitive salary and benefits package. 📍Location: UK.
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Role Description
In this role, you will lead network automation initiatives across our technology stack, developing and implementing automated solutions for our next-generation network infrastructure.
- Focus on creating scalable automation frameworks for BAU (Business as Usual) product releases including Access Networks, 5G, XGSPON, FWA, and IoT implementations.
- Build and maintain network automation solutions that enable efficient product releases and network operations.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Network Architects, Development teams, and Product teams to deliver automated network solutions.
Your day-to-day role will consist of the following responsibilities:
- Design and implement software solutions to support automated network design, install and operation.
- Develop and maintain systems to validate and handle network data, interacting with sources of truth, vendor controllers, monitoring systems, and network devices.
- Expand and maintain user-facing systems to collect and provide network data at the point of use.
- Create technical specifications and requirements documentation for network automation projects.
- Lead the implementation of automated testing and validation procedures for network changes.
- Collaborate with Senior Network Architects to understand architectural requirements and translate them into automated solutions.
- Mentor team members on network automation and software development best practices and technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement in automation processes and tooling.
- Ensure all new product releases include appropriate automation components.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of network automation issues.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Shows initiative and can work independently.
- Passionate about network automation and keeping up with industry trends.
- Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects.
Requirements
- Significant experience in network engineering with use of automation.
- Strong programming skills and understanding of software development practices.
- Experience of creating both user-facing systems and backend scripting.
- Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines.
- Practical experience with network source of truth systems (e.g. Netbox) and vendor automation platforms.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and technologies (routing, switching, security).
Essential
- Python certification demonstrating proficiency in automation and scripting.
- Proven track record working in a network engineering/automation role.
- Demonstrated expertise in network automation frameworks.
- Portfolio of automation projects or contributions.
- Django web framework development experience.
It would also be beneficial to have, but not essential
- Experience with Private 5G, PON, or IoT technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud networking concepts.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with web development frameworks.
- Experience with containerized software deployment.
- Contributions to open-source network automation projects.
- Experience of Cambium, Mikrotik, Ruckus, or Fortinet network devices.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Advanced Python (PCAP, PCPP).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Open-source project contributions.
- Network security certifications.
- Django Certified Developer.
- Fortinet NSE.
- Advanced network certification (CCNP, JNCIS-DevOps, or equivalent) with focus on network programmability.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme.
- Remote first working environment for better work/life balance.
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Software Development
Software Development
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Salary
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competitive salary and benefits package
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Remote
Location
UK
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 06, 2025
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