Network Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class team in West London supporting the network operations of a high-frequency trading firm. This role focuses on driving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enhance network operations through automation. You'll be diagnosing WAN issues and managing advanced data centre environments while working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Ideal for engineers eager to push boundaries in finance and networking.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency or financial environments.
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting (Python preferred).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex WAN issues, automate deployments, and manage next-gen data centre environments.
• Collaborate in an agile, highly technical environment.

Skills

Network Operations

Network Automation

Python

BGP

Git

YAML

Education

CCNP Certification

Tools

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller

Jira

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Join a world-class team supporting the network operations of a high-frequency trading firm in West London, where performance and precision are paramount. This is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, automation-first environment, delivering next-generation infrastructure for quantitative finance.

? About the Role

This isn’t just traditional networking. You’ll play a key role in a team that’s driving the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC)—streamlining network operations through automation, enhancing reliability, and accelerating deployment.

You’ll diagnose complex WAN issues, automate deployments, and manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics (Cisco & Arista), all while collaborating in an agile, highly technical environment.

• Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• BGP, Git, Python, YAML
• Jira, network automation frameworks, and scripting toolkits

? Who You Are

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency or financial environments
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting (Python preferred)
• CCNP-level networking knowledge (certification a plus)
• Familiar with IaC concepts and looking to apply them in a high-stakes environment
• Confident with large-scale WAN troubleshooting and datacentre infrastructure

? What’s in it for You

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
• Schedule: 4 days onsite in West London
• Environment: Highly technical, automation-led, and collaborative
• Interview Process: Streamlined 3-stage process
• Work at the cutting edge of finance and networking—perfect for engineers eager to push boundaries and build automated, scalable systems

Ready to take your network automation skills into one of the most exciting tech environments in London?