Network Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled network automation engineer to join their dynamic 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 streamline network operations. You'll be diagnosing complex WAN issues and managing cutting-edge data centre environments, all while collaborating in a highly technical setting. If you're eager to push boundaries and build scalable systems in the world of quantitative finance, 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

Network Operations

Network Automation

Python

BGP

Git

YAML

Education

CCNP Certification

Tools

VXLAN-EVPN

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Jira

Job description

Job Description

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.

️ Tech You’ll Be Working With

• VXLAN-EVPN (Cisco & Arista)
• Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• BGP, Git, Python, YAML
• Jira, network automation frameworks, and scripting toolkits

Who You Are

• 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?