> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3007990-network-automation-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3007990-network-automation-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** Quant Trading - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Ansible, Software Engineering, Routing & Switching, Puppet, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/network-automation-engineer/47697249 ## About the Role Job DescriptionUrgent Network Automation Engineering opportunity - Quant Trading - London - Inside IR35 Looking for a top tier Network Automation Engineer who has a solid background in Software Engineering The philosophy is to automate everything, you will be adept at building IaC solutions using Python or similar You'll also have experience building API's and tools that make the network scalable Alongside this, you'll bring a dep understanding of networking fundamentals including firewalls, protocols, routing & switching etc. Any background with Platform tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Terraform etc. will also be utilised very well This is an initial 12 month contract with 36 months of projects pipelined right now. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? Deploy your cloud environments with Ansible & Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1607-dev-test-in-the-cloud-deploy-your-cloud-environments-with-ansible-terraform) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)