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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network DevOps Engineer - **Company:** MBDA S.A.S. - **Location:** Stevenage, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £55,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Catalyst (Software), Serialization, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Domain Name System (DNS), Subnetting, JSON, Jinja (Template Engine), Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, YAML, Computer Network Technologies, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Git, Fastapi, SC Clearance, Templating, Software Version Control, Api Management, Cisco - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mbda.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MBDA-UK/job/Stevenage/Network-DevOps-Engineer_R37507/apply ## About the Role An exciting opportunity for a driven Network DevOps Engineer to join MBDA's multi-national Digital Excellence function. Ideal candidates should be passionate about modernising network management, driving automation initiatives and upskilling others. You will contribute to building an automated network infrastructure that underpins MBDA's critical systems and supports its rapidly evolving organisational needs., Please note: We do not expect candidates to meet every requirement listed below. If you have a strong software engineering background and possess most of the essential skills or have experience working with equivalent tools, we highly encourage you to apply. We evaluate applications based on overall merit and experience., * Advanced proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp on software engineering concepts such as OOP, design patterns and writing testable, maintainable code. * Solid experience with Python testing methodologies, with the ability to design and implement a testing strategy from the ground up for our network automation applications and APIs. * Strong experience designing, consuming, and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs using frameworks such as Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic. * Proficiency working with standard data structures, serialisation, and templating languages (e.g., JSON, YAML, Jinja2). * In-depth understanding of DevOps principles and Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). * Experience using version control systems, specifically Git and GitLab. * Practical experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within GitLab to streamline automation workflows. * Hands-on experience using Ansible to automate and manage network configurations. * Familiarity with core networking principles (TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, VLAN's, etc). Although deep network engineering experience is not required, the ability to effectively collaborate with network specialists is key. Desirable Skills: * Familiarity with network-specific testing frameworks such as PyATS. * Any experience with Cisco technologies, specifically Catalyst Center and/or ACI. * Experience using Nautobot (or similar Django-based applications) as a Network Source of Truth application. * Experience with data mocking and/or factory libraries (e.g., mock, factory_boy) to validate complex data schemas and API contracts. * Proficient in using a Linux OS distribution, preferably RHEL. * Practical experience or an understanding of virtualisation and containerisation technologies, specifically Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. ## Description You will play an important role in transitioning our network infrastructure toward a more software-driven model by applying standard software engineering practices such as version control, structured testing, and modular software design. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the software, tools and pipelines that manage our physical and virtual infrastructure, ensuring our network remains reliable, scalable, and maintainable through code., * Designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade software and custom tools, primarily using Python, to manage network infrastructure at scale. * Championing software engineering best practices within the team, including code reviews, unit testing and writing clean, maintainable code. * Establishing our automated software testing strategy, including evaluating and selecting the best tools and frameworks. * Managing and extending our network Source of Truth by developing custom data models, plugins, and state-driven automation jobs. * Building and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing and deployment of network changes. * Collaborating on the development of Ansible playbooks and roles for network configuration, applying software development principles to improve their reliability and maintainability. * Supporting and upskilling existing team members to help develop their software engineering capabilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the latest network technologies and software to make a direct impact on how the network infrastructure will be managed at MBDA. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a multinational company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place for you., Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll., We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more., Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%. Financial Awareness - Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness. Share Incentive Plan - Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased. Mortgage Advice - As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars. Season Ticket Loan - Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months. Critical Illness - To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax-free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more., Employee Assistance Programme - The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Employees have access to short-term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face to face, telephone or virtual sessions). Voluntary Private Medical Insurance - Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family. Funded Private Medical Insurance - Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit. Dental Insurance - The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses such as, minor treatments, routine examinations, restorative treatment and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits. Healthcare Cash Plan - The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits. Healthcare and Leisure - The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.