Network DevOps Engineer

In this role you will help modernise network management and build automation to enable a software-driven network. You will work within the multinational Digital Excellence function to deliver production-grade software and automation for scale. You’ll implement automated testing, maintain network data models, and orchestrate CI/CD pipelines to accelerate changes. You’ll collaborate with network specialists and software engineers to drive transformation in a critical defence environment. This is a hybrid role with on-site work and a strong opportunity to shape resilient, scalable networking capabilities.

• Company performance-related bonus scheme
• Employer-supported pension contributions
• Opportunities for paid overtime
• Flexible leave scheme (up to 15 days)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced family leave

• Design, develop and maintain Python-based software and tools for network infrastructure at scale
• Apply software engineering best practices including version control, code reviews, unit tests, and modular design
• Establish automated testing strategies for network automation applications and APIs
• Manage and extend a network Source of Truth using custom data models, plugins and state-driven automation jobs
• Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for testing and deploying network changes
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for network configuration and automation
• Support Django-based applications, REST APIs and GraphQL integrations
• Share knowledge and upskill team members in software engineering and automation testing

• Advanced Python coding skills with emphasis on OOP, design patterns and maintainable software
• Experience designing Python testing strategies including automation testing for apps and APIs
• Strong knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIs; experience with Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic
• Proficiency with JSON, YAML, Jinja2, data structures and serialization
• Understanding of DevOps and Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience with Git and GitLab and building GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for network automation
• Understanding of TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, routing, switching, subnetting and VLANs; ability to collaborate with network specialists

• collaboration
• knowledge sharing
• communication
• Python
• GitLab CI/CD
• Ansible