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# Network Automation Architect

- **Company:** Barclays Bank PLC
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £64,319.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Structures, Revision Control Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Netconf, Network Architecture, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, YAML, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Delivery Pipeline, Git Flow, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5789989023

## About the Role

* Demonstrable experience in design and implementation of solutions for Orchestration and Activation of resources/services using industry standard Catalogue models like YANG, TOSCA, HEAT templates, YAML based automation for example Ansible.
 * Product development experience. Experience with Python Programming, Micro services architecture, FasAPI, Ansible or Terraform experience. Experience with Netmiko or similar network automation libraries including Netconf/Yang based Automation.
 * Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

 * Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems.
 * Ample Network knowledge (CCNA or similar), Virtualisation/Infrastructure domain experience preferred. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM..
 * Proficiency in Agile Methodologies - Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow management .

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

## Description

Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Network Automation, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.The Barclays Automation & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying network infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale.


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