Remote Telecom Network Automation Engineer

About the Role Our client, a pioneering telecommunications company, is actively seeking a talented Remote Telecom Network Automation Engineer to join their innovative, remote-first engineering team. This role is fully remote, enabling you to contribute to our client's advanced network infrastructure from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing automated solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and orchestration.

This position demands strong programming skills, a deep understanding of network infrastructure, and a passion for leveraging automation to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment and are passionate about shaping the future of network operations through automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Design, develop, and deploy automation scripts and tools for network configuration, deployment, and management using languages like Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Automate network monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting processes to enhance network stability and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network code and configurations.
• Integrate various network devices and platforms into the automation framework.
• Collaborate with network engineers and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Document automation workflows, code, and processes clearly and comprehensively for remote team access.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and solutions, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices in network automation, Dev Ops, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Contribute to the design and architecture of a scalable and robust network automation platform.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall quality of the automation codebase.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or network operations, with a significant focus on network automation.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language such as Python, Go, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks like Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), and network device configurations.
• Experience with APIs, RESTful services, and data formats like JSON or YAML.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of Dev Ops principles and practices is highly valued.

• Fully remote position with competitive compensation.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge automation technologies and continuous learning opportunities.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Collaborative and innovative global work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing field.