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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** FDM Group Limited - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38ae55ca77df7d48 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience Range: 4-6 years of experience in network operations, automation, scripting, or infrastructure support roles Foundational Skills * Working knowledge of Python, including writing and maintaining scripts. * Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON-based data exchange. * Exposure to backend frameworks (such as Django or Flask) is a plus. * Fundamental understanding of enterprise networking concepts: Routing, switching, wireless, and basic SD-WAN concepts. * Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, or telemetry tools. * Basic understanding of Linux environments and troubleshooting. * Ability to follow established designs and operational processes. * Strong willingness to learn and grow technical depth in automation and networking. * Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team. Desired Skills * Exposure to automation or scripting used in operational environments. * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). * Basic understanding of incident and problem management processes. * Awareness of observability concepts such as metrics, logs, and events. * Interest in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices. ## Description FDM is seeking a Network Automation Engineer located in Dallas, Charlotte or NY/NJ to support a project in the Financial Services Sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 Months but may be extended. This role will be Hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week. About You Network Automation Engineer supports the development and maintenance of network automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, visibility, and incident response. This role is for developing and applying skills in Python-based automation, network fundamentals, and operational support automation within a structured engineering environment. The position works under the guidance of senior automation engineers and focuses on delivering well-defined automation tasks and enhancements, rather than leading platform architecture or automation strategy., * Develop and enhance Python-based automation scripts to support network operations and monitoring use cases. * Assist in building and maintaining automation workflows used for event enrichment, diagnostics, and basic remediation. * Support integration of automation with existing monitoring, telemetry, and alerting platforms. * Participate in identifying repeatable operational tasks that can be automated under senior engineer guidance. * Help implement validation checks, logging, and basic guardrails in automation workflows. * Perform testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation components in non-production and production environments. * Maintain documentation such as runbooks, automation usage guides, and operational notes. * Provide first-level support for automation tools and escalate complex issues to senior team members. * Follow established development, version control, and deployment standards. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [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) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)