Network Automation Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their innovative team in West London. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, automation-first environment, focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enhance network operations. You'll be at the forefront of technology, tackling complex WAN issues and deploying cutting-edge solutions. If you're passionate about network automation and eager to push boundaries in a collaborative, highly technical setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 and automate deployments.
• Manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics.

Skills

BGP

Python

YAML

Git

Network Automation

CCNP-level networking knowledge

Tools

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Jira

network automation frameworks

Job description

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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
• 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?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking

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