Network Automation Developer

McGregor Boyall; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Boyall is seeking a Network Automation Developer to join a large enterprise engineering environment in Chester. You will focus on Python-based automation for networking, enhance incident response, and integrate systems using REST APIs and JSON data exchange.

The role emphasizes automation of operational tasks, collaboration with senior engineers, and contributions to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code initiatives within a hybrid, Chester-based setting.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in network operations, automation, scripting or infrastructure support.
• Proficient in Python and networking basics.
• Understanding of REST APIs and JSON data formats.
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Linux environment and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based network automation scripts.
• Automate operational and network infrastructure tasks.
• Integrate systems using REST APIs and JSON data exchange.
• Support monitoring, alerting and observability solutions for networks.
• Troubleshoot automation and infrastructure issues.
• Follow engineering standards and processes; collaborate with senior engineers.
• Contribute to CI/CD and IaC-driven automation initiatives.
• Maintain code and documentation using version control.

Skills

Python

Networking

Scripting

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Linux

Communication

Tools

Git

Django/Flask

Job description

Network Automation Developer

£550 per day | 12-month contract | Chester | Hybrid - 3 days per week

We are looking for a Network Automation Developer to join a large enterprise engineering environment, supporting the development and maintenance of automation solutions that improve network efficiency, visibility and incident response.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer with Python and networking experience who wants to develop their expertise within a structured automation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based network automation scripts.
• Support automation of operational and network infrastructure tasks.
• Work with REST APIs and JSON to integrate systems and exchange data.
• Assist with monitoring, alerting and network observability solutions.
• Troubleshoot automation and infrastructure issues.
• Follow established engineering standards, designs and operational processes.
• Work alongside senior automation engineers on defined development tasks and enhancements.
• Support incident and problem management activities.
• Contribute to automation initiatives involving CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Maintain code and documentation using version control tools such as Git.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience in network operations, automation, Scripting or infrastructure support.
• Good working knowledge of Python, including writing and maintaining scripts.
• Understanding of enterprise networking including routing, switching, wireless and basic SD‑WAN.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON and Git.
• Basic Linux knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry and observability concepts.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop further in network automation.

Experience with Django/Flask, Infrastructure as Code or CI/CD environments would be advantageous.