Senior Python Network Automation Engineer

Senior Python Network Automation Engineer

Infinite is a global leader in digital engineering and IT services, with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation. We partner with leading Fortune 1000 companies to deliver innovative, scalable technology solutions that accelerate business outcomes. With deep expertise in telecommunications, healthcare, banking, and finance, Infinite helps organizations optimize and modernize their technology landscapes to achieve long-term growth and efficiency.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer with a focus on Python and automation, with a basic background in AI to enhance network automation capabilities. The role involves developing and enhancing automated network workflows, leveraging AI to drive more intelligent and efficient solutions.

• Design and implement automated network test and validation workflows using appropriate tooling and programming approaches.

• Traffic and Protocol Automation:
  Design and implement automated traffic test cases using tools like IXIA and Spirent.
• Device automation:
  Use Python libraries such as netmiko and SSH-based tooling to automate configuration and verification across routers from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena.
• Network Device Expertise:
  Apply hands-on experience with networking devices and a deep understanding of network protocols to configure and test complex network environments.
• AI Integration:
  Research and implement AI/ML models to enhance network automation workflows, including tasks such as predictive analysis, anomaly detection, and performance optimization.
• Dev Ops and CI/CD:
  Maintain and expand Dev Ops practices; configure and manage Jenkins pipelines to support CI/CD for network automation projects.
• Advanced Programming:
  Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python; leverage Robot Framework to build scalable test suites.
• Orchestration:
  Utilize workflow orchestration tools (e.g., n8n) to ensure seamless integration between network devices, testing tools, and data sources.

• Network Automation:
  Proven experience with network automation tools and libraries (Netmiko, NAPALM, etc.).
• Traffic Generation Tools:
  Extensive hands-on experience with traffic and performance testing tools like IXIA and Spirent.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of relevant experience.
• Vendor Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of router configurations and protocols across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena).
• Programming:
  Advanced Python programming skills; experience with the Robot Framework is desirable.
• Dev Ops and CI/CD:
  Practical knowledge of Dev Ops principles and experience configuring CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
• Workflow Orchestration:
  Experience with orchestration platforms, specifically n8n.
• AI/ML:
  Foundational understanding of how AI and machine learning concepts can be applied to network automation and operational tasks.
• Communication:
  Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting