Engineer – NetDevOps

Deutsche Bank; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Birmingham is looking for an Engineer – NetDevOps to handle network infrastructure projects. This role requires collaboration with teams to design and implement solutions leveraging automation tools. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including 30 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with working in a corporate global network environment, ideally with financial institutions.
• Proficient in network automation and scripting using tools like Python or YAML.
• Understanding of various networking protocols and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute deployment of network infrastructure across sites.
• Design Infrastructure as Code solutions to automate processes.
• Collaborate with teams to improve network design and performance.

Skills

Experience in corporate global network environment

Understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP, VXLAN)

Experience with networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)

Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages

Exposure to Infrastructure as Code

Experience in Agile or DevOps

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

YAML

JSON

Python

Git

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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

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. All references to the company and its activities are as stated in the original content.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

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