Network Automation Lead

Hamilton Barnes
London, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£55,000.0 - £60,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Python (Programming Language) Network Configuration and Change Management Software Engineering Open Network Automation Platform

Job description

You’ll join the Software Network Automation team, a specialist function focused on building scalable, reliable automation for network configuration and provisioning. Your work will drive forward zero-touch provisioning, automate network engine functions, and improve delivery speeds across one of the UK’s most advanced carrier-grade networks., * Work hands-on with Python to build robust, scalable automation pipelines

  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Networks, COO, and the broader build team
  • Partner with Network Engineers to design and implement solutions
  • Own the codebase (90% coding), with a small element of architecture/design (10%)
  • Influence planning, architecture proposals, and team direction

Requirements

  • Strong Python programming experience (this is a software engineering role focused on networks)
  • Previous experience working in network automation environments (config automation, network engines, provisioning tools)
  • Understanding of zero-touch provisioning principles
  • Strong appreciation for network engineering (you’ll be working side-by-side with top-tier network engineers)
  • Proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to lead from the front, If you’re a Python expert with a passion for networking and a desire to lead automation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this could be your ideal next move.

Benefits & conditions

  • Up to £95,000 base salary
  • Full ownership of key projects in a mission-critical space
  • Work directly with senior leadership (Head of Networks, COO)
  • Be at the heart of both software engineering and network operations
  • Modern, energetic Central London office (5 days a week onsite)

About the company

We’re hiring a Network Automation Lead for one of the UK’s most innovative and high-performance internet service providers, headquartered in Central London. This is a rare opportunity to take technical ownership of cutting-edge automation efforts within a dynamic software engineering environment - while remaining deeply embedded in the networking domain.

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