Engineer - NetDevOps

Deutsche Bank AG; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Birmingham is seeking an Engineer - NetDevOps to manage complex network infrastructure deployments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network availability and optimize performance. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in networking protocols and automation tools. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including 30 days' holiday.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

30 days' holiday

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with working in a corporate global network environment, ideally with financial institutions.
• Understanding of networking protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Experience with hardware from Cisco, Juniper, or Fortinet.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing deployment of network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Designing Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to improve network design.

Skills

Networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP, VXLAN)

Network automation tools (YAML, JSON, Python)

Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista hardware

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Job description

Job Title: Engineer - NetDevOps
Location: Birmingham

Corporate Title: Associate Infrastructure Core Products (ICP) - Global Network Services (GNS) is responsible for the engineering, development, and operation of Deutsche Bank's group-wide network for all areas. GNS supports all aspects of network infrastructure in over 2500 offices in 50 countries.

You will be responsible for complex network deployments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and high network availability. You should not only be technically sound but also passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and driving meaningful change.

What we'll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Planning, designing, and executing deployment of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems across multiple sites
• Designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Collaborating with operations and engineering teams to improve network design, optimize performance, and reduce latency
• Automating deployment and monitor tasks using scripting and configuration management tools
• Analysing current network deployments and propose improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency
• Influencing technical direction by identifying trends and recommending innovative solutions and architectures

Your skills and experience

• Experience with working in a corporate global network environment, ideally with financial institutions
• Understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, etc.)
• Experience with hardware from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet or equivalent
• Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages like YAML, JSON, or Python and version control systems, preferably Git
• Exposure to Infrastructure as a code or keenness to learn it
• Experience in Agile or DevOps-oriented environments

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process.

About us: Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.