Network Automation Engineer

Franklin Fitch; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology consultancy is seeking a talented Automation Consultant to join their UK team. The role involves designing and implementing automation solutions that transform network management. Key responsibilities include leading workshops, building automation workflows, and collaborating with clients to deliver impactful solutions. Ideal candidates will have a passion for DevOps, solid Python development skills, and experience with APIs, CI/CD, and security. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with a supportive team, and a competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience developing with Object-Oriented Python.
• Confidence leading customer workshops and presenting solutions.
• Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops and design sessions with customers.
• Build and deploy automation workflows and APIs.
• Integrate solutions and manage networks as code.
• Deliver CI / CD pipelines and containerised services.
• Collaborate with a skilled team across phases.

Skills

DevOps and automation technologies

Object-Oriented Python development

Leading customer workshops

Network and cloud security principles

Building and integrating APIs

CI / CD tools

Testing with pytest

Docker / Kubernetes

Ansible and / or Terraform

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Network Automation Consultant | £65,000 - £80,000 | Hybrid (monthly travel)

Are you passionate about automation, networking, and the future of connected infrastructure? Our client is looking for a talented Automation Consultant to join a growing UK team that helps organisations secure, connect, and automate their digital environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a consultative mindset - someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with customers, and seeing automation make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

As an Automation Consultant , you’ll work closely with clients from initial engagement through to delivery, helping design and implement tailored automation solutions that transform how networks are built, managed, and secured.

Your day-to-day may include :

• Leading discovery workshops and design sessions with customers
• Building and deploying automation workflows and APIs
• Integrating “single source of truth” solutions and managing networks as code
• Delivering CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and containerised services
• Collaborating with a skilled, supportive team across pre-sales and delivery phases

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for DevOps and automation technologies
• Experience developing with Object-Oriented Python
• Confidence leading customer workshops and presenting solutions
• Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles
• Experience building and integrating APIs (REST, GraphQL, NETCONF, gRPC)
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools (GitHub / GitLab)
• Experience testing with pytest and working with Docker / Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and / or Terraform

Desirable skills :

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Background in network engineering or related fields
• Solid understanding of IP networking, routing, firewalls, and protocols
• Exposure to tools such as Netbox, IP Fabric, Itential, or Apstra

Please apply now for immediate consideration!